Boston
Americannoun
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a seaport in and the capital of Massachusetts, in the E part.
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(lowercase) a variety of whist, popular in the early 19th century, played by four persons with two packs of cards.
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(usually lowercase) a social dance that is a modification of the waltz.
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a card game for four, played with two packs
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a slow gliding dance, a variation of the waltz
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a port in E Massachusetts, the state capital. Pop: 581 616 (2003 est)
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a port in E England, in SE Lincolnshire. Pop: 35 124 (2001)
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Site of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.
Boston is often called “the Hub” for “Hub of the Universe,” or “Beantown” after Boston baked beans.
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The rumor persisted: Jayson Tatum would play basketball for the Boston Celtics Sunday night.
“Doubles the Money Within Three Months,” the Boston Post wrote July 24, 1920, reporting that Ponzi’s office was crowded with eager investors.
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“Doubles the Money Within Three Months,” the Boston Post wrote July 24, 1920, reporting that Ponzi’s office was crowded with eager investors.
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Jubilant Iranian-Americans on Saturday took to the streets from Boston to Los Angeles to cheer Khamenei's death and voice hope for a brighter future for their homeland.
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The Lakers won their first game after the break against the Clippers before losing to Boston, Orlando and Phoenix.
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