Indianapolis
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Known for a five-hundred-mile automobile race (the Indianapolis [Indy] 500) held each year in late May.
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Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones then got in to seal their success, with Jonathan Taylor having run in two touchdowns for the Colts.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Though the couple’s home base will remain in Texas, they could opt for a rental in Indianapolis during the NFL season, much as they did in Chicago while Owens was playing for the Chicago Bears.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
As Fox reported in its broadcast, the last time the Bills won a game despite committing five turnovers was in 1997 against Indianapolis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs gave another ominous sign that they were back in business with a 33-30 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
In short, Holland looked like Indianapolis, only with smaller cars.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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