Norfolk

American  

[nawr-fuhk, nawr-fawk] / ˈnɔr fək, ˈnɔr fɔk /

noun

1. a county in E England. 2,068 sq. mi. (5,355 sq. km).

2. a seaport in SE Virginia: naval base.

3. a city in NE Nebraska.

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Norfolk British  

/ ˈnɔːfək /

noun

1. a county of E England, on the North Sea and the Wash: low-lying, with large areas of fens in the west and the Broads in the east; rich agriculturally. Administrative centre: Norwich. Pop: 810 700 (2003 est). Area: 5368 sq km (2072 sq miles)

2. a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads: headquarters of the US Atlantic fleet; shipbuilding. Pop: 241 727 (2003 est)

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Norfolk Cultural  

1. City in southeastern Virginia.

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Known for its harbor and naval base; shipbuilding center.

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Norfolk

The review will now focus on the nine areas where current plans have been withdrawn for further review, as well as four areas where plans were withdrawn in September, in Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Practices across the country, including in London, Gloucestershire and Norfolk, have reported problems.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena said his company and Norfolk Southern continue to work toward closing a $71.5 billion deal to combine their networks, which is expected to close in mid-2027.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

CSX, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern reported volume increases of 5%, 6% and 3%, respectively, in the third quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

I’m at a hotel in a little town on the Norfolk coast.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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