Accrington
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"In shock at the question because, 20 years ago, was I really winning the league for Accrington Stanley?" he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Every Sunday, sellers at a car boot sale in Accrington try to make a bit of extra cash while buyers are out to find a quick bargain.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
He says the scheme was so successful that, according to police in the Lancashire town of Accrington, the local youth crime rate plummeted.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
"But my mum and dad persuaded me to go on trial at Accrington Stanley one or two weeks later. I didn't look back after that."
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2025
Why, Preston North End itself"— here he spoke solemnly, of heroes—"Preston North End itself in its great days didn't win every match—it lost to Accrington.
From The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett
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