Abingdon

American

[ab-ing-duhn] / ˈæb ɪŋ dən /

noun

a town in S Oxfordshire, in S England, on the Thames: site of Benedictine abbey founded 7th century a.d.

Abingdon British

/ ˈæbɪŋdən /

noun

a market town in S England, in Oxfordshire. Pop: 36 010 (2001)

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Our undercover reporter, Lucy Vallance, got a job in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in an own-brand office.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

In Abingdon, the undercover reporter found that trying to arrange mortgages could be as important as selling houses - and that Connells' staff felt under pressure to get people signed up.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

Kroger #255 in Abingdon, VA, and Kroger #328 in Kingsport, TN, are slated to close on Sept. 19.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2025

There will also be a new Abingdon Reservoir near Oxford.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025

Up to Abingdon, Virginia, I can reel back the trip like film.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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