Lansing
Americannoun
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Robert, 1864–1928, U.S. lawyer and statesman: secretary of state 1915–20.
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a city in and the capital of Michigan, in the S part.
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a city in NE Illinois, near Chicago.
noun
Example Sentences
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He grew up in Dayton, Ohio, before moving to East Lansing, Mich., for college.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
The portfolio, which was known as Markel Ventures until last year, includes Lansing, a building-products distributor; Brahmin, a maker of high-end handbags; and Eagle, a Virginia home builder.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
In half of the midterm election years since 1950, the S&P 500 fell by about 20% or even more, the family office of Lansing Street Advisors said in its first-quarter letter.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo showed some tough love for one of his former players on Monday night during the Spartans’ blowout victory against USC in East Lansing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
But maybe if Ms. Lansing came and told the story as it really happened, they’d believe her, and I could get out of there as quickly as possible.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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