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appalachians

a puh lay chuhnz

  • n  a mountain range in the eastern United States extending from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico; a historic barrier to early westward expansion of the United States
  • n  a native or inhabitant of Appalachia
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  • Emmylou Harris in Environment News Service
    The distinguished gentleman from West Virginia could be found at his desk until the very end doing the people's business, delivering soul-stirring speeches, a hint of the Appalachians in his voice, stabbing the air with his finger, fiery as ever... Barack Obama http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNHQ0yfPaaXFGqLKymRgcres0I2nuA UPI.com http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.upi.com/Top_News/International/2010/07/02/UPI-NewsTrack-TopNews/UPI-63931278105976/&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNEgBIM2_TKPUrHl_zpq4ojsYUHjbA Jul 2, 2010 4607 6921 appalachians Protecting Appalachia's natural heritage is critical in preserving both our musical legacy and the future of our craft," said Harris. "The Appalachians have inspired countless country, folk, bluegrass, gospel and Americana songs. Now those...
  • Ashley Judd in Louisville Courier-Journal
    I grew up in Eastern Kentucky, and like so many Appalachians, just seeing our beautiful mountains and valleys tells me I am home,Judd says in an open letter to the Obama Administration. "Our mountains are our heritage and our legacy to...

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