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Accrington

British  
/ ˈækrɪŋtən /

noun

  1. a town in NW England, in SE Lancashire. Pop: 35 203 (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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Trafford signed for City's academy in 2015 but did not make a first-team appearance and spent time on loan at Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

Mr Hacking, from Accrington, Lancashire, who has an interest in World War Two militaria and re-enactment, said he would love to reunite Jean's family with the letter.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025

While Accrington received a confidence boost by beating Salford on Friday, it was their first win in six, and Hughes is hoping his side can add more pressure on those above them with another win.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025

McElhenney was not holding back as he interrupted an interview with Mullin, first to congratulate the Liverpudlian on his March 2024 hat-trick against Accrington Stanley, and then to share the praise with the inevitable cameras.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

In 1888, when I was touring with my company with the "Golden Goblin," I stayed for the first time in my life in Accrington.

From There is no Death by Marryatt, Florence

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