Glasgow
Americannoun
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Ellen (Anderson Gholson) 1874–1945, U.S. novelist.
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a seaport in SW Scotland, on the Clyde River: administrative center of the Strathclyde region; shipyards.
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a city in S Kentucky.
noun
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a city in W central Scotland, in City of Glasgow council area on the River Clyde: the largest city in Scotland; centre of a major industrial region, formerly an important port; universities (1451, 1964, 1992). Pop: 629 501 (2001)
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a council area in W central Scotland. Pop: 577 090 (2003 est). Area: 175 sq km (68 sq miles)
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Glasgow is one of the greatest shipbuilding centers of the world.
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The PM's visit coincides with the SNP's annual party conference in Aberdeen and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's latest visit for an engagement in Glasgow.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Jamie Lafferty is a writer and photographer from Glasgow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Glasgow Clyde College, where Romi studies, said she is "highly capable and committed".
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
He was also forced to miss his anticipated England debut at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July after crashing during a keirin event in Japan.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
But in Glasgow, leading up to the meet, our training days were so rigorous and long that I began to feel exhausted.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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