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District of Columbia
noun
- a federal area in the eastern United States, on the Potomac, coextensive with the federal capital, Washington. 69 sq. mi. (179 sq. km). : DC (for use with zip code), D.C.
District of Columbia
noun
- a federal district of the eastern US, coextensive with the federal capital, Washington. Pop: 564 326 (2003 est). Area: 178 sq km (69 sq miles) AbbreviationD.C.with zip codeDC
District of Columbia
- The district occupied entirely by Washington, D.C. , the capital of the United States; bordered by Maryland to the north and Virginia to the south.
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Notes
The District of Columbia was established by acts of Congress in 1790 and 1791 on a site selected by George Washington .
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Example Sentences
District Court for the District of Columbia, who is overseeing the case, is expected to make a decision on Google’s punishment by August 2025.
From Los Angeles Times
District Court for the District of Columbia, could move cautiously.
From New York Times
District Court for the District of Columbia that found Google had illegally maintained a monopoly in online search.
From New York Times
California already has one of the highest minimum wages in the country, trailing just the District of Columbia and Washington.
From Los Angeles Times
The electoral college is made up of 538 electors — one for every representative and senator in Congress, plus three for the District of Columbia.
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