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Southport

American

[south-pawrt, -pohrt] / ˈsaʊθˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt /

noun

a seaport in Merseyside, in western England: a seaside resort town.

Southport British

/ ˈsaʊθˌpɔːt /

noun

a town and resort in NW England, in Sefton unitary authority, Merseyside on the Irish Sea. Pop: 91 404 (2001)

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Even people who have witnessed the journey from a 19-year-old making his first-team breakthrough - after joining Southport on loan from Blackburn Rovers - have struggled to envision Raya's rise.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Parents of some of the children injured in the Southport knife attack say they believe they've been given insufficient support because of the anonymity given to them by the courts.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He added: "We must make sure this doesn't happen again, either here in Southport or in other high profile cases where people are receiving confidential health care."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Inspired by Sergio and David's running, Alice and Elsie's schools will also be taking part in a mini marathon in Southport on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The "ordeal" was the first night of The American, produced by Edward Compton and his company at Southport in anticipation of its eventual appearance in London.

From The Letters of Henry James (volume I) by James, Henry

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