Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A city of eastern Hungary near the Romanian border east of Budapest. Founded in the 1300s, it was the provisional capital from 1944 to 1945.
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- proper noun A town in
Hungary ; the capital of the county of Hajdú-Bihar.
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Examples
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A young and inexperienced quartet of 16-year-old U.S. women shook up the world order this weekend at the 36th World Gymnastics Championships in Debrecen, Hungary.
USATODAY.com - U.S. women give notice at world championships 2002
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The Gladiators, in Debrecen, a city in northeast Hungary about 140 miles from Budapest, play in a clearing in the woods on the edge of town.
In Central Europe, Football Gets More Than Passing Interest Veronika Gulyas 2011
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By reserving five group-stage berths for clubs from outside Europe's big-five leagues, UEFA has opened up the tournament to teams like Debrecen, which became the first Hungarian club in 14 years to reach the Champions League group stage last season.
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After liberation, she and her father reunited in Debrecen.
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In the skin, explained lead researcher Tamás Bíró of the University of Debrecen, Hungary, these compounds help the sebaceous glands protect us from harsh outer elements, such as the drying effects of wind and sun.
Your Skin Produces Marijuana-Like Substance | Disinformation 2008
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"Debrecen made 50% of its total revenue from reaching the group stage," said Mr. Gomes.
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After liberation, she and her father reunited in Debrecen.
Personal Information for Noemi Ban Jewish Women's Archive 2010
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In 1941 her father became principal of a large Jewish elementary school in Debrecen so the whole family moved there.
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In 1941 her father became principal of a large Jewish elementary school in Debrecen so the whole family moved there.
Personal Information for Noemi Ban Jewish Women's Archive 2010
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Despite failing to win a single point in the tournament and surrendering 19 goals in six games, Debrecen went on to hoist the Hungarian league title in May for the fifth time in six years and is well-placed to retain its trophy thanks in no small part to a
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