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Biscay

[bis-key, -kee]

noun

  1. Bay of Biscay, a bay of the Atlantic Ocean between western France and northern Spain.



Biscay

/ ˈbɪskeɪ, -kɪ /

noun

  1. a large bay of the Atlantic Ocean between W France and N Spain: notorious for storms

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The vessel was traveling south through the Bay of Biscay when it turned east and headed toward Saint-Nazaire, home to Europe’s largest shipyard, according to the ship-tracking service Kpler.

Whereas with the GFS model the UK stays dry this weekend and Gabrielle spins into the Bay of Biscay bringing damaging winds and rain to northern Spain on Sunday.

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Biscay, 40, had recently been arrested by sheriff’s deputies in Madera County on several felony and misdemeanor charges.

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Biscay also had a self-made baton, self-manufactured firearm, ammunition, zip ties and an emergency light for his vehicle, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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Madera County asked residents to come forward if they ever encountered Biscay while he was impersonating a police officer.

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