the Charleston

noun

: a lively dance that became popular in the 1920s

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Grace is not weakness but resolve, the Charleston families believed, and politics, too, depends on a willingness to coax one another toward better ground. David Remnick, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025 Housed in a retired naval building on the Charleston Harbor since 2004, Fleet Landing has become iconic for its enviable waterfront views and fresh Lowcountry seafood. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025 This year, the Charleston Open committed to providing equal prize money for men and women in 2026 while Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association, which oversees the HSBC Championships and the Eastbourne Open, made the same promise for 2029. Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 McLeod was wearing only underwear and shoes at the time, according to a report by the Charleston Police Department obtained by Fox News Digital. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025 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 4 Oct. 2025.

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