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Banstead

British  
/ ˈbænˌstɛd /

noun

  1. a town in S England, in NE Surrey. Pop: 19 332 (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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Emergency services were called to Grove Place in Banstead shortly after 16:00 BST, and police officers attended along with London Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024

Oscar dialled 999 from his home in Banstead, Surrey, and told the operator his "mummy is asleep".

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

Garfield went to school in Banstead, where he says he was bullied for being small and slight.

From The Guardian • Dec. 30, 2016

Born in Banstead, Surrey, Marlow was a chorister at Southwark Cathedral, and sang at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

From The Guardian • Jul. 2, 2013

"Oh, hold your tongue, Banstead," cried Austin, rising and putting his hand on Dick's shoulder.

From Viviette by Locke, William John

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