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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • An unincorporated community of Hawaii on the southeast coast of Oahu on Kailua Bay, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean.

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Examples

  • Joined by a group of 19, Obama ordered the "Snowbama," from Island Snow in Kailua, Hawaii.

    Obama takes family for shave ice 2010

  • Retired and living in Kailua, Hawaii, Ms. Bopp has spent about $800 on tests to trace her ancestry, using samples of DNA from inside her cheek and from possible relatives.

    Have DNA Kit, Will Travel 2006

  • Peter Krakowiak, 45, self-employed carpenter in Kailua, wanted to give the president four more years.

    USATODAY.com - Kerry wins Hawaii with women, youth, Neighbor Islands support 2004

  • The first family is staying in a luxurious rental home in a small town called Kailua, about 13 miles from Honolulu.

    Obama lands in Hawaii for Christmas holiday Perry Bacon Jr. 2010

  • Later on Monday Obama caused concern when he interrupted a golf game to rush back to his rented residence on Kailuana Place in Kailua, which is on the opposite side of the island of Oahu from Honolulu.

    TIME.com: Top Stories 2010

  • A "triage," strategy could be applied to Kailua, which is lined by multimillion-dollar homes but doesn't have seawalls.

    WRAL.com Top Stories 2009

  • A "triage," strategy could be applied to Kailua, which is lined by multimillion-dollar homes but doesn't have seawalls.

    msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines 2009

  • A "triage," strategy could be applied to Kailua, which is lined by multimillion-dollar homes but doesn't have seawalls.

    The Guardian World News 2009

  • A "triage," strategy could be applied to Kailua, which is lined by multimillion-dollar homes but doesn't have seawalls.

    unknown title 2009

  • The catch: It's in Kailua, which is great if you live on the Windward side, but as good as it is, there's more than enough Japanese restaurants on this side of the island to divert making the trip.

    Starbulletin Headlines 2008

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