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Yosemite

American  
[yoh-sem-i-tee] / joʊˈsɛm ɪ ti /

noun

  1. a valley in E California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains: a part of Yosemite National Park. 7 miles (11 km) long.


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Reports of a 23-year-old man falling from Yosemite National Park’s nearly 600-foot water fall are under investigation by the National Park Service, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

Located at a single Mobil station in Lee Vining, Calif., Whoa Nellie Deli is a culinary haven for Yosemite campers, skiers and travelers driving along U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

Even Americans who pay little attention to politics will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

Hilton said he’s given “literally zero thought” to Bianco’s upper lip, though he noted some have likened his opponent to Yosemite Sam.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

The news was slow: a woman had had septuplets; bears, the New York Times reported with a straight face, were the main cause of car break-ins at Yosemite.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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