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Brighton

American

[brahyt-n] / ˈbraɪt n /

noun

a city in East Sussex, in SE England: seashore resort.
a city near Melbourne in S Victoria, in SE Australia.
a town in central Colorado.

Brighton British

/ ˈbraɪtən /

noun

a coastal resort in S England, in Brighton and Hove unitary authority, East Sussex: patronized by the Prince Regent, who had the Royal Pavilion built (1782); seat of the University of Sussex (1966) and the University of Brighton (1992). Pop: 134 293 (2001)

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"Why not? Absolutely. Tony Bloom has invested in Brighton and he has also done the same at Hearts," O'Neill told talkSPORT.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The last time the Toffees gained from a review was in January 2025, for a penalty at Brighton.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Brighton still have a mathematical chance of overtaking Aston Villa for the fifth and final definite Champions League qualification place but are eight points behind with just three games left.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Hurzeler led the side to an eighth-placed finish in his first season in charge, though Brighton missed out on European qualification because rivals Crystal Palace won the FA Cup.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“Uncle Pudge, come to tea? Impossible, I’m afraid. He’s in the old sailors’ home, in Brighton.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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