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Torrance
[tawr-uhns, tor-]
noun
a city in SW California, SW of Los Angeles.
Torrance
/ ˈtɒrəns /
noun
a city in SW California, southwest of Los Angeles: developed rapidly with the discovery of oil. Pop: 142 621 (2003 est)
Example Sentences
A man allegedly stabbed three staff members at a Torrance school for children with special needs Monday and threatened that he had a pipe bomb before he was taken into police custody, according to news reports.
The suspect was described as a former student who allegedly tried to stab a fourth person at the campus before running away, according to the Torrance Police Department.
Two of the victims were taken to Harbor General Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, and the third victim was treated at the scene by paramedics with the Torrance Fire Department.
By 10:44 a.m., out of precaution, Torrance police asked everyone standing outside to leave the area or stand behind a building for cover.
The Torrance, Calif.-based company, which manufactures vehicle frames, suspension systems and missile parts, last week closed a $290 million Series E fundraising round led by Rochefort Asset Management that values the company at $2.3 billion.
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