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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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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

Flames were about a half-mile from the island’s stand of Torrey pines — one of just two places in the world where the species grows naturally, Theune said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Justin Rose, 45, is experiencing a late-career renaissance, reaching No. 3 in the world and winning at Torrey Pines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Then, in February, romped to victory by seven shots at Torrey Pines.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Why did he swear that he had a conversation with Torrey in that office?

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

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