Barnsley
Americannoun
noun
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an industrial town in N England, in Barnsley unitary authority, South Yorkshire. Pop: 71 599 (2001)
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a unitary authority in N England, in South Yorkshire. Pop: 220 200 (2003 est). Area: 329 sq km (127 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Train operator Northern said services between Leeds and Sheffield via Castleford and Barnsley had been affected by the earlier disruption, as well as those to Carlisle to Leeds via Sheffield.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
In many parts of England, Reform hope to win, including in places so often associated with Labour, such as Barnsley and Sunderland.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
The Austrian, 49, spent a year managing Barnsley from 2019 to 2020 before spells at New York Red Bulls, Red Bull Salzburg and Cologne and had agreed a deal until the summer of 2028.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Ford, from Barnsley, went to hospital in June with symptoms, including severe headaches, nausea, and mobility issues, but was only diagnosed when a psychiatrist asked about her travel history.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Barnsley found that there were nearly five and a half times as many Ontario Junior Hockey League players born in January as were born in November.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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