Dearborn
Americannoun
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Henry, 1751–1829, U.S. soldier and diplomat: Secretary of War 1801–09.
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a city in SE Michigan, near Detroit.
noun
Example Sentences
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He had recently suffered "devastating and personal losses overseas", said Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun, who added that it was "not an excuse" for the attack.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
Wally Khan, another protester opposed to Lang, told AFP "this is very in line with what he does from city to city. He tried to burn a Quran in ... Dearborn" Michigan.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
The standout characters in “Crucible” include Ford’s swaggering head of security, Harry Bennett, a former boxer who uses his Dearborn, Mich., office for rifle target practice and keeps lion cubs as pets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
The Dearborn, Mich., based automaker is planning to launch a $30,000 EV pickup truck next year to answer the rise of Chinese brands selling cheaper electrified models.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
He will drive the entire way, seven hours, from Springfield to Dearborn.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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