Torrance

geographical name

city south-southwest of Los Angeles in southwestern California population 145,438

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“Torrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Torrance. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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