Stockport
Americannoun
noun
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a town in NW England, in Stockport unitary authority, Greater Manchester: an early textile centre and scene of several labour disturbances in the early 19th century; engineering, electronics. Pop: 136 082 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 282 500 (2003 est). Area: 126 sq km (49 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Henderson, now 29, played 13 times for the Premier League club and loan spells at Stockport County, Grimsby, Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest followed to show his quality.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
The Wigan-born councillor, who represents Hazel Grove in Stockport, will stand in the contest in the Greater Manchester constituency on Thursday 18 June.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Bolton set up their place in that final by beating Bradford over two legs, but they have not overcome Stockport this season.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Those were Louie Barry's words after scoring the goal that helped send Stockport County to Wembley.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Maddie was interrupted in the middle of a bedtime cocoa, very cozy, at home with her gran and granddad in their house in Stockport.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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