the Charleston

noun

: a lively dance that became popular in the 1920s

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During this time in West Virginia, Gibson’s work caught the attention of the Charleston Art Gallery at Sunrise, the first major art gallery to exhibit his work. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Her granddaughter, Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, grew up here before becoming an important figure in the Charleston Renaissance. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026 The system works well in some places — such as the Charleston, South Carolina, area. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Deona Smith, executive director of the Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation, said that the opening of the Emanuel Nine Memorial marks an important moment for the families, survivors, Mother Emanuel, and the Charleston community. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Charleston

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“The Charleston.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Charleston. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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