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Grayling

Grayling

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A city in northern Michigan near forests and rivers that people visit for outdoor activities
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɡreɪlɪŋ/
: Grayling
  • Grayling is a popular destination for fishing and camping in northern Grayling, Michigan.

Examples

  • The government has said that, from next year, it will start a full-scale retesting of incapacity benefits claimants as well as bringing in a new 'Work Programme', which employment minister Chris Grayling says will "ensure that long-term unemployed people, and others who need it, have tailored support to move them into sustained work."

    Academic text (2010)

  • Clarke's successor, Chris Grayling, thinks the UK should seriously contemplate withdrawing altogether from the European Convention of Human Rights.

    Blog text (7)

  • Not Penny Grayling?

    In the Loop (2009)

  • Grayling appear to be the most widely distributed fish in the region; this distribution probably reflects their high mobility, broad dietary preference, and broad thermal tolerance.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Many tourists visit Grayling each summer to enjoy the beautiful forests and lakes.

  • The city of Grayling hosts several outdoor festivals that celebrate local culture and nature.

Surface Forms

Grayling main

Etymology

Grayling was named after the grayling fish that once lived in the nearby Au Sable River, so the town's name reminds you of its history of fishing and outdoor activities.