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Gary

Gary

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A city in northwest Indiana on the southern shore of Lake Michigan known for steel mills
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɡɛri/
: Gary
  • Gary is a city in northwest Indiana, located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan.

And and but but Gary, growing up, Gary was the murder capital.

Examples

  • The steel industry plays a significant role in the economy of Gary, Indiana.

  • Send a message to the police chief of Gary, Indiana.

    The Front Page (1974)

  • All photographs were taken by Gary N. van Wyk in Free State, South Africa, between 1988 and 1994.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The program sponsored one study of nicotine delivery and human smoking behavior, conducted by Gary Huber at Harvard University.

    Academic text (2011)

  • A notable exception is one by Semiticist Gary Rendsburg of Cornell University.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Tourists often visit the historic sites in Gary, known for its steel production.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The name Gary comes from Elbert H. Gary, the leader of U.S. Steel, because the city was founded around his company's steel mills. That's why Gary is known for its steel industry today.