Scranton

[ skran-tn ]

/ ˈskræn tn /

William Warren,1917–2011, U.S. politician.

a city in NE Pennsylvania.

Example sentences from the Web for scranton

Douglass was Medevaced to a hospital in Scranton, where he was stabilized.

Manhunt for a Cop-Hating Pennsylvania ‘Survivalist’ |Michael Daly |September 17, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The real vice president was born in Scranton, Pa., but moved to Wilmington, Del., in 1953.

Speed Read: 11 Best Bits from Joe Biden Satire ‘The President of Vice’ |Caroline Linton |January 19, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
When Biden talked about his hometown of Scranton, by contrast, it seemed natural.

Face It, Republicans, ‘Bazooka Joe’ Biden Won the VP Debate |Matt Latimer |October 12, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
And he's talking about the places I grew up in, my neighbors in Scranton and Claymont.

Ryan Solid, But One Major Mistake |David Frum |October 12, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

That dream is why a working-class kid from Scranton can sit behind me.

Obama's State of the Union Speech Transcript |The Daily Beast |January 26, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Concetti Imbesi, of Scranton, Penna., captured the second place in this event and was awarded the red ribbon.

The Delta of the Triple Elevens |William Elmer Bachman
In spite of himself, a half-superstitious thrill went through him as her words and attitude recalled the dead Scranton.

Openings in the Old Trail |Bret Harte
The mayor of Scranton made a call, and so did the mayor of Wilkes-Barre.

Report of the Committee Appointed to Investigate the Railroad Riots in July, 1877 |Various
But she waved it away, a weary gesture that again reminded him of the dead Scranton.

Openings in the Old Trail |Bret Harte
There was a committee appointed to wait on Mr. Scranton, and I was on that committee to ask Mr. Scranton.

Report of the Committee Appointed to Investigate the Railroad Riots in July, 1877 |Various

Scranton

/ (ˈskræntən) /

an industrial city in NE Pennsylvania: university (1888). Pop: 74 320 (2003 est)