Basingstoke

American

[bey-zing-stohk] / ˈbeɪ zɪŋˌstoʊk /

noun

a city in Hampshire, S central England.

Basingstoke British

/ ˈbeɪzɪŋˌstəʊk /

noun

a town in S England, in N Hampshire. Pop: 90 171 (2001)

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To validate the approach, researchers used 352 urine samples that had already been collected during routine testing at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In May, South Western Railway launched its own, separate, "superfast" wi-fi rollout for its trains between Earlsfield and Basingstoke, using trackside poles and antennas to create a bespoke 5G rail network.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

Pentecost, of Basingstoke, was granted bail and will be sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court at a later date.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Alice Mackey, 42, of Gibbs Lane, Oakhanger, has been remanded in custody to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

A dainty tea-service had been set out—delicate cups with no handles—and a silver tea-pot and cream-jug; and Lord Basingstoke had taken up his favourite lounging attitude by the fire.

From Her Season in Bath A Story of Bygone Days by Marshall, Emma

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