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Stretford

British  
/ ˈstrɛtfəd /

noun

  1. an industrial town in NW England, in Trafford unitary authority, Greater Manchester. Pop: 42 103 (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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Michael Mullins, 56, who had been at the helm of Stretford Grammar School in Greater Manchester for 17 years, died in the crash involving a car on Paddock Lane in Altrincham on Monday evening.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

But there was one final twist in a frantic finale as Benjamin Sesko blasted into the top corner to spark wild scenes of celebration in front of the Stretford End.

From Barron's Feb. 1, 2026

Fernandes reacted by roaring at the Stretford End.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2025

Manchester United said everyone at the club was mourning the loss of "the King of the Stretford End".

From BBC Jan. 18, 2025

The tactics the Russians had displayed were as follows:—They had gradually developed their infantry in front of the Stretford position, and brought their pontoons in readiness for a dash over the river.

From The Great War in England in 1897 by Le Queux, William

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