the Wild West
noun
: the western United States in the past when there were many cowboys, outlaws, etc.
stories about the Wild West
—often used before another nounWild West stories
a Wild West show
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When the dust settled, the lawmen had gunned down four of the Cowboys in an event that became immortalized in books and film as a symbol of the Wild West.
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The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
And cable was just kind of beginning and was the Wild West.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
The majestic mountain lodge—incorporating design cues inspired by the Wild West—offers unobstructed panorama of Lake Wakatipu and some of the finest farm-to-table dining fare anywhere on the South Island.
—Brad Japhe, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
At the heart of the lawsuit was what critics called the Wild West atmosphere of content creation, particularly when the creators are kids and teenagers working in private homes with the help of adults and other guardians.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
And cable was just kind of beginning and was the Wild West.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
The majestic mountain lodge—incorporating design cues inspired by the Wild West—offers unobstructed panorama of Lake Wakatipu and some of the finest farm-to-table dining fare anywhere on the South Island.
—Brad Japhe, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
At the heart of the lawsuit was what critics called the Wild West atmosphere of content creation, particularly when the creators are kids and teenagers working in private homes with the help of adults and other guardians.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the Wild West
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