Long Beach

American

noun

a city in SW California, S of Los Angeles: a seaside resort.
a city on SW Long Island, in SE New York.
(italics) the U.S. Navy's first nuclear-powered surface ship, a guided-missile cruiser launched in 1959.

Long Beach British

noun

a city in SW California, on San Pedro Bay: resort and naval base; oil-refining. Pop: 475 460 (2003 est)

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The company is in discussion with officials in Culver City, Long Beach and Pasadena about bringing autonomous delivery to those communities.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s the latest patient to graduate from the Long Beach aquarium, which has rehabilitated sea turtles for more than 25 years.

From Los Angeles Times

My in-laws live down in Long Beach, so after breakfast we might take the dogs down to Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times

The Long Beach, Calif.-based company said its contracted backlog had reached $1.85 billion at the end of the December quarter, up 73% relative to a year earlier and higher than expected.

From MarketWatch

Last year, we went to the aquarium in Long Beach, which was great fun.

From Los Angeles Times

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