Thinking how I can simply call Bernal Heights "Bernal" but can't call Pacific Heights "Pacific," Presidio Heights "Presidio," or Golden Gate Heights "Golden Gate" or even "Golden." A lack of ambiguity is likely the explanation.
#SanFrancisco #linguistics
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