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Paddington

American  
[pad-ing-tuhn] / ˈpæd ɪŋ tən /

noun

  1. a former residential borough of Greater London, England, now part of Westminster.


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Variety reported that Nina Gold, one of Hollywood's leading casting directors, who has worked on the Paddington, Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Mamma Mia! franchises, is conducting the search for a new lead actor.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Hampshire Constabulary said officers found Paddington abandoned but intact, in nearby East Park.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The stage musical based on the popular Paddington books and films has dominated the Olivier Awards in the theatre event's 50th year, winning seven prizes in total.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Cate Blanchett, Rachel Zegler, and Paddington Bear were among the stars walking the red carpet at this year's Olivier Awards, which celebrate the best of British theatre.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

And I would go from Swindon station, where Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson stop for lunch when they are on their way to Ross from Paddington in The Boscombe Valley Mystery.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon

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