Accrington
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Every Sunday, sellers at a car boot sale in Accrington try to make a bit of extra cash while buyers are out to find a quick bargain.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
"But my mum and dad persuaded me to go on trial at Accrington Stanley one or two weeks later. I didn't look back after that."
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025
Trafford signed for City's academy in 2015 but did not make a first-team appearance and spent time on loan at Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025
Friday's 3-2 victory over leaders Port Vale puts them four points behind Tranmere Rovers, who go to Barrow on Monday, and six adrift of Accrington Stanley, their next opponents.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025
After many attempts to utilize these as colouring-matters, success was achieved by John Lightfoot of Accrington near Manchester in 1863.
From Coal and What We Get from It by Meldola, Raphael
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