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Loughborough

British  
/ -brə, ˈlʌfbərə /

noun

  1. a town in central England, in N Leicestershire: university (1966). Pop: 55 258 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The 21-year-old - a Loughborough University student - is entered in the 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyle events as he makes his debut at a major championships.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

She will now leave her role with Loughborough after joining the Red Roses on a permanent basis.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

There were more training sessions in the early-season gatherings at Millfield and Repton schools and at England's cricket centre in Loughborough.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Despite his prior sporting pedigree Martyn, a wicketkeeper, was not shown any preferential treatment when he attended England Over-60s trials at Loughborough University earlier this year.

From BBC May 11, 2026

“And you went to Loughborough University,” Gary Drake added.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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