Sivas

American  

[see-vahs] / siˈvɑs /

noun

1. a city in central Turkey.

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Sivas British  

/ ˈsivɑs /

noun

1. a city in central Turkey, at an altitude of 1347 m (4420 ft): one of the chief cities in Asia Minor in ancient times; scene of the national congress (1919) leading to the revolution that established modern Turkey. Pop: 266 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

“It’s going to throw climate policy into many years of litigating what these cases actually mean when applied to individual rulemakings,” said Deborah Sivas, an environmental law professor at Stanford University.

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2024

Sivas, who is not involved in any lawsuits related to the Orange County spill, said Amplify could be on the hook for cleanup costs and natural resource damages.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2021

“As they age, these platforms become more and more fragile” and corroded from ocean water, said Deborah Sivas, professor of environmental law at Stanford Law School.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2021

Deborah A. Sivas, director of Stanford University’s Environmental Law Clinic, said she believes the ruling has a good chance of withstanding a legal challenge.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2015

This was brought particularly to our notice when we visited the Sivas bazaars to examine some inlaid silverware, for which the place is celebrated.

From Across Asia on a Bicycle by Allen, Thomas Gaskell