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Baku

American

[buh-koo] / bʌˈku /

noun

a city in and the capital of Azerbaijan, in the E part, on the Caspian Sea.

Baku British

/ baˈku /

noun

the capital of Azerbaijan, a port on the Caspian Sea: important for its extensive oilfields. Pop: 1 830 000 (2005 est)

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He closed in on Sainz, and crossed the line 0.6secs behind the Spaniard, for whom a second podium to follow the one in Baku was an extraordinary feat.

From BBC

Baku said the move was necessary to stop the route being used to transfer fighters and weapons.

From Reuters

The Red Bull driver's concerns stem from the ever-expanding schedule and F1's trials of different formats, such as the revised 'sprint' in Baku this weekend.

From BBC

Her comments in Baku drew a sharp retort from her Azerbaijani counterpart that highlighted the sensitivities of her mission.

From Reuters

The new format, confirmed only two days ago, will be used at all six of F1's 'sprint' events this year, starting in Baku this weekend.

From BBC

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