Brisbane
Americannoun
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Arthur, 1864–1936, U.S. journalist.
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a seaport in and the capital of Queensland, in E Australia.
noun
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The British settled Brisbane in the early eighteenth century as a penal colony.
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He subsequently coached Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League before taking over at Northamptonshire for the 2025 season.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The study included more than 120 healthy older adults from the Greater Brisbane region.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
Sonic’s sale of its Brisbane lab for A$445 million releases capital that Sonic can invest elsewhere in its business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
On Monday she told ABC Radio Brisbane she believed she was ready to serve as Australia's prime minister.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
“I think he’s finally feeling better,” Mrs. Brisbane whispered to Mrs. Robinson.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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