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Meanings of District of Columbia in English

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The district occupied entirely by the city of Washington; chosen by George Washington as the site of the capital of the United States and created out of land ceded by Maryland and Virginia.

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Examples for "DC"
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The Real DC appears to have posted seven times on Red State.
Wired
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Either way, Secret Six promises to remain one of DC's coolest titles.
Wired
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When They Talk Tech, DC Listens What do politicians know about technology?
Wired
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Romney made his announcement at theConservative Political Action Conference in Washington, DC.
Wired
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Chiarello said that DC is pleased with the response to Wednesday Comics.
Wired
Usage of District of Columbia in English
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Next year, 32 AG elections are scheduled including the District of Columbia.
Reuters
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Some 20 states and the District of Columbia allow medical marijuana use.
Reuters
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Also they got the slave trade abolished in the District of Columbia.
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 2: 1843-1858
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Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia allow medical use of marijuana.
Reuters
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Today, there are about 15 deregulated states, plus the District of Columbia.
Reuters
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Mr. GREEN:-Andrefer it to the Committee for the District of Columbia.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions o...
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Wells of Connecticut; and John D. Defrees of the District of Columbia.
Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 2 / From Lincoln to Garfield, w...
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The records of your court in the District of Columbia show this.
Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 2 / From Lincoln to Garfield, w...
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Thirteen U.S. states and the District of Columbia currently allow gay marriage.
Reuters
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The United States marshal of the District of Columbia and his aids.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volu...
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Twelve US states and the District of Columbia currently recognise gay marriage.
Radio NZ
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New Jersey and the District of Columbia dictate that leases survive foreclosure.
Reuters
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I think they still have phone service in the District of Columbia.
The good son: a novel
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So, it's legalized in the District of Columbia in a legal sense.
The new yorker
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The District of Columbia, which is not a state, has three electors.
Reuters
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There are those, who advocate the recession of the District of Columbia.
The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 2 of 4
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