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.
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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 Columbus Crew head coach has been in advanced talks with the Glasgow club for almost a week and now appears close to finalising a deal.
From BBC
BBC Scotland headquarters in Glasgow has been evacuated after a fire broke out.
From BBC
An ancient well, buried in the sacred crypt of a historic Glasgow church, has been excavated and transformed into a major art project, seen by the public for the first time in living memory.
From BBC
In the new research, scientists from Cambridge and Glasgow recreated fever conditions in mice to observe how the virus responded.
From Science Daily
The collaboration began by chance when Howson and Muir met while walking their dogs in a park in Glasgow's west end.
From BBC
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