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Torrey

American  
[tawr-ee, tor-ee] / ˈtɔr i, ˈtɒr i /

noun

  1. John, 1796–1873, U.S. botanist and chemist.


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“It’s clear the alliance is in a very different place than it was a year ago,” said Torrey Tausig, a former Pentagon official at the Atlantic Council think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Torrey pines, named after 19th century botanist John Torrey, grow naturally only on Santa Rosa Island and in Torrey Pine State Park in San Diego.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Unlike other pines, the island Torrey pines are not fire-adapted.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Drones will be used to perform a more in-depth assessment of the condition of the Torrey pines on Wednesday, she noted.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

Is there any evidence of the conversation between Torrey and Dorsey?

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal by Ingersoll, Robert Green

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