Fairbanks

[ fair-bangks ]

/ ˈfɛərˌbæŋks /

Charles Warren,1852–1918, political leader: vice president of the U.S. 1905–09.

Douglas,1883–1939, U.S. motion-picture actor.

a city in central Alaska, on the Tanana River.

Example sentences from the Web for fairbanks

As the bush plane flies, Bettles is about 180 miles northwest of Fairbanks.

Visiting the Arctic Circle…Before It’s Irreversibly Changed |Terry Greene Sterling |April 1, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Complicating matters is the fact that Fairbanks is no stranger to wildfires.

5 Cities Vulnerable to Extreme Weather |Heidi Cullen |September 1, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Fairbanks, AK Over the past 50 years, Alaska has warmed more than twice as fast as the rest of the United States.

5 Cities Vulnerable to Extreme Weather |Heidi Cullen |September 1, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Richard Florida and his team have put together the definitive list—from D.C. to Fairbanks.

America's 20 Highest Earning Cities |Richard Florida |July 14, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

Two Alaska regions score in the top 20—Anchorage in seventh place and Fairbanks in 19th.

America's 20 Highest Earning Cities |Richard Florida |July 14, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
“Yes, and it must be any chances, Fairbanks,” said the official.

Ralph on the Overland Express |Allen Chapman
“My passengers made up a little donation, Fairbanks,” the man said.

Ralph on the Overland Express |Allen Chapman
The movie magnates got what they wanted, and Fairbanks got what he wanted.

Laugh and Live |Douglas Fairbanks
“It seems as if things came about just right to take in the Foggs,” spoke Mrs. Fairbanks.

Ralph on the Overland Express |Allen Chapman
It was two hours later when a messenger came to the Fairbanks home with a letter for Ralph.

Ralph on the Overland Express |Allen Chapman

Fairbanks ¹

/ (ˈfɛəˌbæŋks) /

a city in central Alaska, at the terminus of the Alaska Highway. Pop: 30 970 (2003 est)

Fairbanks ²

/ (ˈfɛəˌbæŋks) /

Douglas (Elton), real name Julius Ullman. 1883–1939, US film actor and producer

his son, Douglas, Jnr. 1909–2000, US film actor