Willamette

[ wi-lam-it ]

/ wɪˈlæm ɪt /

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noun

a river flowing N through NW Oregon into the Columbia River at Portland. About 290 miles (465 km) long.

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How to use Willamette in a sentence

By that May, Willamette Week, a local alt-weekly, had written an explosive exposé documenting a rampant drug culture.
More Bogus College Stereotypes|Kathleen Kingsbury|July 26, 2009|DAILY BEAST
For seven years he preached throughout the Willamette valley, exerting a strong moral influence wherever he went.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
He grew to manhood in the Willamette valley and received his education in its pioneer schools.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
Mr. Laphan settled in Willamette valley and passed away in Dayton, Washington in 1901 at the age of ninety years.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman

They settled at Scio, in the Willamette valley, where they secured a donation claim of three hundred and twenty acres.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
Strengthened by this food, they continued their journey westward and at length reached the Willamette valley.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman