houston
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Definition
Houston is a large city in the state of Texas in the United States. It is especially known for space research, the energy industry, and its large, diverse population.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a proper noun with no article: 'Houston is huge,' not 'the Houston.' Common collocations include 'Houston, Texas,' 'downtown Houston,' and the fixed phrase 'Houston, we have a problem,' which is often used humorously even outside space contexts.
Example Sentences
My cousin lives in Houston.
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We flew to Houston last summer.
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Houston is very hot in August.
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I have a layover in Houston, so I'll get in late tonight.
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She's moving to Houston for a new job in the energy sector.
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When the printer stopped working again, he laughed and said, 'Houston, we have a problem.'
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