Nottingham
Americannoun
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a city in N central England, administrative centre of Nottinghamshire, on the River Trent: scene of the outbreak of the Civil War (1642); famous for its associations with the Robin Hood legend; two universities. Pop: 249 584 (2001)
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a unitary authority in N central England, in Nottinghamshire. Pop: 273 900 (2003 est). Area: 78 sq km (30 sq miles)
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Tottenham rejected a first bid of £38m from Nottingham Forest for Sweden midfielder Bergvall, with Forest set to up their offer to £45m.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Nottingham Forest have submitted an improved £17.5m bid for Feyenoord's 20-year-old Dutch right-back Givairo Read.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The Nottingham researchers say their material could offer a more restorative option by encouraging organized mineral growth that closely resembles the natural tissue.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
That reaction came after Ferguson questioned whether Leeds and Nottingham Forest would try as hard against Newcastle as they would against Manchester United.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Sherwood stretched for hundreds of miles, from Nottingham to the middle of York.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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