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- noun the former residence of George Washington in northeastern Virginia overlooking the Potomac river
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Examples
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To this lovely home, surrounded by lawns and stately trees, Lawrence gave the name Mount Vernon, in honor of the Admiral under whom he had served.
George Washington Calista McCabe Courtenay
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- Most of the Montverde Academy (Fla.) players glossed over the name Mount Vernon when they looked at the schedule before the season.
unknown title 2009
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We also visited Mount Vernon, which is where George Washington lived.
Guy Nicolucci: Busman's Holiday With Sarah Palin Guy Nicolucci 2011
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We also visited Mount Vernon, which is where George Washington lived.
Guy Nicolucci: Busman's Holiday With Sarah Palin Guy Nicolucci 2011
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That left Baltimore, and a neighborhood of aspiration called Mount Vernon, after the square that dominated it.
Dead Zero Stephen Hunter 2010
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That left Baltimore, and a neighborhood of aspiration called Mount Vernon, after the square that dominated it.
Dead Zero Stephen Hunter 2010
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In his little studio in Mount Vernon, which is perpetually hidden by scaffolding and a not-so-fine layer of dust, Patrick paints crazy and fabulous comic-inspired women.
Archive 2009-05-01 Kit Pollard 2009
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In his little studio in Mount Vernon, which is perpetually hidden by scaffolding and a not-so-fine layer of dust, Patrick paints crazy and fabulous comic-inspired women.
Artsy Wednesday: the Many Talents of Patrick Kelly Kit Pollard 2009
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He spent less time at Ferry Farm as he grew older, often taking trips north to visit his half-brother, Lawrence, at Little Hunting Creek (later known as Mount Vernon).
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When "Wakefield" was destroyed, the family lived for a time in a home, later called Mount Vernon, in Fairfax County.
George Washington Calista McCabe Courtenay
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