Golden Gate

American

noun

a strait in W California, between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific. 2 miles (3.2 km) wide.

Golden Gate British

noun

a strait between the Pacific and San Francisco Bay: crossed by the Golden Gate Bridge, with a central span of 1280 m (4200 ft)

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In 2014, its then private-equity owner Golden Gate Capital sold off the chain’s real estate, tying Red Lobster with rent payments and leases, many of which continue almost indefinitely.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although Sunday's game will take place at the home of the San Francisco 49ers, Levi's Stadium is 45 miles south of the Golden Gate Bridge in Santa Clara.

From BBC

In her room was the model of the Golden Gate Bridge that she had made out of Popsicle sticks.

From Literature

Even San Jose’s largest employer, Cisco Systems, uses a likeness of the Golden Gate Bridge in its logo.

From The Wall Street Journal

But not so on Alcatraz, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and a registered sanctuary for seabirds, whose sensitive nesting time runs from February through September.

From BBC

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