the Midwest
noun
: the northern central part of the U.S. : the Middle West
the rich farmlands of the Midwest
—often used before another nounmy Midwest childhood
Midwest cities
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As with the automotive world’s Porsche 911, turntables, over time, have gained considerable dimension and weight, with the most ambitious of them approaching the size of an industrial waffle iron or pizza oven, and priced on par with a nice house in the Midwest.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2024
AccuWeather is forecasting vibrant fall foliage in parts of the Northeast but especially the Midwest.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
This year, the company plans to add 12 more restaurants in the Midwest and Southwest.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
During a recent project in Minnesota, McDonald worked with clients who wanted to reflect the beauty of the Midwest’s distinct seasons, especially fall.
—Mya Gelber, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2024
AccuWeather is forecasting vibrant fall foliage in parts of the Northeast but especially the Midwest.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
This year, the company plans to add 12 more restaurants in the Midwest and Southwest.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
During a recent project in Minnesota, McDonald worked with clients who wanted to reflect the beauty of the Midwest’s distinct seasons, especially fall.
—Mya Gelber, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
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“The Midwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Midwest. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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