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Grimsby

American  
[grimz-bee] / ˈgrɪmz bi /

noun

  1. a seaport in Humberside county, in E England at the mouth of the Humber estuary.

  2. a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada, on the SW shore of Lake Ontario.

Grimsby British  
/ ˈɡrɪmzbɪ /

noun

  1. a port in E England, in North East Lincolnshire unitary authority, Lincolnshire, formerly important for fishing. Pop: 87 574 (2001)

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On a Wednesday night in Grimsby, dance anthems are pumping out in a kaleidoscopic disco-lit studio at Oasis Health Club.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Just 10 days after Lammens signed from Royal Antwerp, Onana - first-choice for the previous two campaigns - was loaned to Trabzonspor after a calamitous error in United's shock EFL Cup defeat by Grimsby Town.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

As for the Grimsby baby - he had been left with a baby farmer in Lincoln.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

When Smith and Roberts went on trial at Liverpool Crown Court, aged 21 and 20, the Grimsby baby was still missing.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Magistra Grimsby, who had been listening, leaned in.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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