Zama
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He annihilated the Carthaginians and Numidians standing in his way, which forced Hannibal to retreat from southern Italy to fight what each man hoped would be “a final battle” at Zama.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025
"The number of children is decreasing each year, and as a result, more and more people are pouring their love into their dogs and cats," said Zama Shrine priest Yoshinori Hiraga.
From Reuters ● Nov. 14, 2023
The 29-year-old doctor had been drafted, given the rank of captain and assigned to the small pediatrics unit at a military hospital in Zama, Japan.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2022
Her internship was at Radio Zama, where her bosses sensed a strong radio presence after she recorded some ads.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2021
Perhaps we can see him land—from here on the rocks—come, Zama, I hear the sound of voices down near the sea—come!
From Contemporary One-Act Plays by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
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