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Torrance

American  
[tawr-uhns, tor-] / ˈtɔr əns, ˈtɒr- /

noun

  1. a city in SW California, SW of Los Angeles.


Torrance British  
/ ˈtɒrəns /

noun

  1. a city in SW California, southwest of Los Angeles: developed rapidly with the discovery of oil. Pop: 142 621 (2003 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But since a refinery fire in Torrance, California, in 2015 reduced production capacity, the state’s prices have been about 20 to 30 cents a gallon higher than what those factors would indicate.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

The Torrance, California, man studied at the prestigious California Institute of Technology, and worshipped at the Pasadena United Reformed Church in the Los Angeles area.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In December 2024, he was named teacher of the year at the test preparation and tutoring company in a Spanish-tiled Torrance shopping center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

He taught briefly at the college level and served as an elected board member of the Torrance Unified School District.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Mrs. Torrance ignored him, turning back to Shawna.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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