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Gorbals

British  
/ ˈɡɔːbəlz /

noun

  1. a district of Glasgow, formerly known for its slums

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Mr Wright, 38, was reported missing from the Gorbals area of Glasgow in August.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

The male neighbour of Graham Wright has since "vanished" from his home in the Gorbals in Glasgow, according to police sources.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

He was last seen at about 12:00 on Wednesday 20 August on Cumberland Street in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

Other venues built for the 2014 games, such as the National Hockey centre in the Glasgow's Gorbals don't appear to be apart of any plans.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024

In the Gorbals, in the rain, begging for shillings for Women's Foreign Missions.

From The Setons by Douglas, O.

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