Pershing

//ˈpɝʃɪŋ// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Fulton County, Indiana. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    A number of places in the United States:; A township in Jackson County, Indiana. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A number of places in the United States:; A township in Burt County, Nebraska. countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community and census-designated place in Osage County, Oklahoma. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    A number of places in the United States:; A town in Taylor County, Wisconsin. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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atlasjohn joseph pershingmissilerocket

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"While I was exploring D.C., I decided to walk through Pershing Park, and came upon this plaza by happenstance. On the ground there are quotes from American luminaries about D.C., along with a giant stone map of the Capital. You may not be able to step inside of the real White House, but you can step on top of it here!"

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Pershing County

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