Yonge

British

/ jʌŋ /

noun

Charlotte M ( ary ). 1823–1901, British novelist, whose works reflect the religious ideals of the Oxford Movement. Her best-known book is The Heir of Redclyffe (1853)

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They cost maybe 28 Canadian dollars from the Forever 21 in Toronto at Yonge and Dundas, where all the coolest girls stole their statement necklaces.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2025

Running as an environmentalist did not work out for de Yonge, but it worked for Franz, who has done a very credible job managing the state’s forests.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023

A Cineplex movie theatre sign looms over Yonge street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 16, 2020.

From Reuters • Jan. 6, 2022

“She had financial advisers locally and in Maine who were looking after her resources,” Ms. Yonge said.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2018

Beyond it is Yonge Street, lined with rush-hour traffic.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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