Sutton

American

[suht-n] / ˈsʌt n /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Sutton British

/ ˈsʌtən /

noun

a borough of S Greater London. Pop: 178 500 (2003 est). Area: 43 sq km (17 sq miles)

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Sutton Council said it had not welcomed the increase, and called on the EA and the government to "answer the very real concerns of the community and explain this terrible decision".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"England are in a better place going into this World Cup with regards to Harry Kane than when they went into Euro 2024," says Sutton.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

As a quid pro quo, the UK is sending major artworks for display in Normandy museums, including the 12th century Lewis chess-set and the Anglo-Saxon treasures from the Sutton Hoo burial mound.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Sutton was in second place because he had managed fewer tied victories, so he needed another outright win on Sunday to finish top of the table... but he didn't get it.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Bank robber Willie Sutton wrote that in 1926, it “had uneven jagged stone walls that sweated moisture all day and all night.”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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