Tainan
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Born in Tainan, Taiwan, in 1963, the onetime Denny’s dishwasher has become one of the industry’s most recognizable names, on par with Apple chief Tim Cook and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2025
Following the Tainan earthquake in the island's south-west in 2016, when a 17-storey high-rise collapsed killing dozens, five people involved in the building's construction were prosecuted and jailed.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2024
The collection of American memorabilia, vast and well-lit in a busy area of City Hall in the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan, reflected decades of eager courtship.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2024
A physician who studied public health at Harvard University, Lai has held public office for the past 25 years, including as a legislator and mayor of the southern city of Tainan.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
Another section is called Tainan; what does that represent?
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2023
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