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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • The capital and largest city of Hungary, in the north-central part of the country on the Danube River. It was formed in 1873 by the union of Buda on the right bank of the river with Pest on the left bank. The city was the center of the Hungarian uprising against the Communist government in 1956.

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  • proper noun The capital city of Hungary.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun capital and largest city of Hungary; located on the Danube River in north-central Hungary

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  • BUDAPEST (AFP) - Germany's Paul Biedermann made up for losing out on a 400m freestyle triumph by retaining the men's 200 freestyle crown at the European championships in Budapest on Wednesday.

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  • BUDAPEST (AFP) - The owners of a run-down warehouse in Budapest claimed Wednesday that a security guard allegedly conned Hollywood star Angelina Jolie by illegally leasing her the building for a film-shoot.

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2010

  • (BUDAPEST) - Government officials and EU representatives arrived Monday in Budapest for talks on the EU-backed Nabucco pipeline, aimed at bringing natural gas to Europe while bypassing Russia.

    EUnews 2009

  • July 26th, 2009 BUDAPEST - Brazlian and Ferrari Formula One racer Felipe Massa was in a coma in a Budapest hospital after undergoing emergency surgery for head injuries sustained during qualifying for Saturday afternoon's Hungarian Grand Prix.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009

  • BUDAPEST, Hungary - Budapest police said Thursday they are investigating attacks by Ferencvaros fans on Hertha Berlin supporters during an exhibition match.

    Brownsville Herald : 2009

  • (BUDAPEST) - The mayor of Budapest announced Sunday new traffic restrictions to reduce high pollution levels, prompted by major industries switching to oil consumption during the current gas shortage.

    EUnews 2009

  • Drink in Budapest is uncommonly cheap so there was really no excuse to refrain from getting on it straight away.

    …Fogaskereku Vasut, Part II « Sven’s guide to… 2005

  • All I know is that they are based in Budapest which is of no great help.

    UK Mobile Scam? - :: gia’s blog :: 2006

  • And hello to the Hungarian fans I met in Budapest in June 2006 when Harry was guest of honour at the Eurocon there: we had a great time!

    2009 February « Official Harry Harrison News Blog 2009

  • And hello to the Hungarian fans I met in Budapest in June 2006 when Harry was guest of honour at the Eurocon there: we had a great time!

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