Northampton
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a town in central England, administrative centre of Northamptonshire, on the River Nene: footwear and engineering industries. Pop: 189 474 (2001)
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short for Northamptonshire
Example Sentences
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Joe, from Northampton, said he ordered about "two or three" takeaways a week despite admitting it was "lazy but convenient".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Reid, 57, who runs his businesses from Northampton Market, said it has been a challenging time for his companies due to the rising cost of ingredients.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Steve Reid who owns The Northampton Cheese Company and The Northampton Charcuterie Company, told Politics East that some ingredients his companies use have more than doubled in price.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Set during Christmas Eve, it followed Dougal as he travels from Northampton to New York for his father's wedding.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
“My cousin in Northampton, she knows a woman whose little boy was took by the Gobblers....”
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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