Torrance

American  

[tawr-uhns, tor-] / ˈtɔr əns, ˈtɒr- /

noun

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

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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)

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Example Sentences

Ramos-Solano was arrested during a targeted law enforcement operation in Torrance on Feb. 23, according to the statement.

From Los Angeles Times

At a Torrance gathering, cars honked, protesters waved flags, and a person in an inflatable green cow costume hoisted a large American flag.

From Los Angeles Times

Khalil said that drop is typical for stations across California, Arizona and Nevada he has worked with through the marketing consulting firm he runs out of his Torrance office; it negotiates snack and drink prices with big companies such as Coca-Cola and Frito-Lay on behalf of the gas stations.

From Los Angeles Times

In January, Metro approved a plan to extend the K Line south to Torrance.

From Los Angeles Times

In January, Metro approved a plan to extend the K Line south to Torrance, adding 4.5 miles of light trail and two new stations from the Redondo Beach station on Marine Avenue to the Torrance Transit Center.

From Los Angeles Times