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Abingdon

American  
[ab-ing-duhn] / ˈæb ɪŋ dən /

noun

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

Abingdon British  
/ ˈæbɪŋdən /

noun

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

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The Oxford Bus Company, which runs the number 35 route between Oxford and Abingdon along Radley Road, said it did not ask for the change but was supportive of the move.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

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

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

The travel industry consultant, from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, said the airline had repaid her the extra fees as a "gesture of goodwill" while insisting they were correct.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

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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