Lexington

[ lek-sing-tuhn ]

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noun

a town in E Massachusetts, NW of Boston: first battle of American Revolution fought here April 19, 1775.
a city in N Kentucky.
a city in central North Carolina.

Lexington

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noun

a city in NE central Kentucky, in the bluegrass region: major centre for horse-breeding. Pop (including Fayette): 266 798 (2003 est)
a city in Massachusetts, northwest of Boston: site of the first action (1775) of the War of American Independence. Pop: 30 631 (2003 est)

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During celebrations of the anniversary in Massachusetts that commemorated the battles of Lexington and Concord and the famous horse ride of Paul Revere, people held similar signs.

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The Lexington Stakes race was deemed meaningless when the draw had only horses with six points or less, so the 20 extra points would not be enough to qualify.

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That might make for a short stay in Lexington, Ky., unless they get a lot more out of this group.

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REO Speedwagon is scheduled to resume performances this fall, starting with a tour show in Rancho Mirage on Sept. 27 and concluding with a Nov. 23 show in Lexington, Ky., according to the band’s website.

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Graves, most recently the band director at Lexington Junior High School, was placed on administrative leave by the Anaheim Union High School District on Aug. 29.

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lexigraphy Lexington and Concord, Battle of

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