the Capitol

noun

: the building in which the U.S. Congress meets in Washington, D.C.

Examples of the Capitol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lawmakers condemned the actions of the insurrection, while Trump made a speech that offered sympathy for those who descended on the Capitol. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024 Camden previously lived in Snohomish, Wash., and an individual residing in Snohomish who knew Camden positively identified him in photos at the Capitol, according to the statement of facts. Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 2 July 2024 The Justice Department reported in January that nearly 1,300 people had been charged for the attack on the Capitol. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024 First presidential debate Presidential polling averages 2024 calendar The longtime Trump adviser will begin serving a four-month sentence Monday for spurning a congressional subpoena investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 30 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Capitol 

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“The Capitol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Capitol. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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