Blaenau Gwent

American  

[blahy-nahy gwent] / ˈblaɪˌnaɪ ˈgwɛnt /

noun

1. a county in southeastern Wales. 42 sq. mi. (109 sq. km).

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Blaenau Gwent British  

/ ˈblaɪˌnaʊ ˈɡwɛnt /

noun

1. a county borough of SE Wales, created in 1996 from NW Gwent. Administrative centre: Ebbw Vale. Pop: 68 900 (2003 est). Area: 109 sq km (42 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Blaenau Gwent

From Welsh: literally, “Uplands of Gwent,” from blaenau “uplands, upper reaches of river,” plural of blaen “end, front, point,” also “remote region, river source, upland”; Gwent ( def. )

Example Sentences

Alex McClean, 21, from Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, was driving along a dual carriageway at about 13:20 GMT on Wednesday when her car began to smoke and, although she managed to get out, the doors locked with baby Lilah still inside.

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His mother, who is from Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, said: "It's been incredible, I'm just so proud of him and I'm so appreciative of the effort that everyone has gone through to make such a fuss of Zac."

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The properties were located in Trefforest, Blaenau Gwent, Cardiff, Hirwaun, and two in Newport.

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Hundreds of homes were still without power on Friday, according to the National Grid, and least 150 schools were closed, with Powys, Blaenau Gwent and Wrexham the worst affected areas.

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Newport, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent councils are supporting the initiative by inspecting tanning salons and carrying out test purchases to ensure sunbed operators comply with regulations, including age limits, equipment safety and health standards.

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