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Scarborough

American

[skahr-bur-oh, -buhr-oh, -ber-uh] / ˈskɑrˌbɜr oʊ, -ˌbʌr oʊ, -bər ə /

noun

a seaport in North Yorkshire, in NE England.
a city in SW Maine.

Scarborough British

/ ˈskɑːbrə /

noun

a fishing port and resort in NE England, in North Yorkshire on the North Sea: developed as a spa after 1660; ruined 12th-century castle. Pop: 38 364 (2001)

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A few months later, after the publication of her second novel, “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall,” Anne, 29, succumbed to the disease in nearby Scarborough, just south of Whitby.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

A study from the University of Toronto Scarborough suggests that feeling mentally sharp can significantly boost how much you accomplish in a day.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

CBC, CTV and the Globe and Mail are projecting Liberal wins in two Toronto-area ridings, or constituencies - Scarborough Southwest and University-Rosedale.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Freeland's former seat in University-Rosedale, and Blair's former seat in Scarborough Southwest, have both been occupied by Liberal MPs since 2015.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The steamers Emma and Scarborough made trips up and down the coast, and there was an unusual amount of “tripping” both to and from Whitby.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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