Gateshead
Americannoun
noun
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a port in NE England, in Gateshead unitary authority, Tyne and Wear: engineering works, cultural centre. Pop: 78 403 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 191 000 (2003 est). Area: 142 sq km (55 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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There were glimpses of Steur's technical ability, composure and vision against National League side Gateshead.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Barristers acting for Gateshead Council said the adoption was "unfair to the child" as it had been based on "mistaken" information.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
The boy was removed from the mother's care in March and was placed with his adoptive father, before Gateshead Council sought to have the adoption overturned.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
Reform UK's biggest gains came in England, where the party took control of councils from Labour, including Barnsley, Wakefield, Sunderland and Gateshead, and shifted Hartlepool, Tameside, Redditch and Tamworth to no overall control.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
According to Jonathan, Edmond and Isaac had lived peacefully at Gateshead Farm throughout the summer, as Piper and I had at Reston Bridge.
From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff
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