Bournemouth
Americannoun
noun
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a resort in S England, in Bournemouth unitary authority, Dorset, on the English Channel. Pop: 167 527 (2001)
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a unitary authority in SE Dorset. Pop: 163 700 (2003 est). Area: 46 sq km (17 sq miles)
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Britain's Chris Billam-Smith marked Zuffa Boxing's UK debut show with a gritty performance to beat Ryan Rozicki by technical knockout after seven gruelling rounds in Bournemouth.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The Bournemouth youngster is still raw, still searching for consistency with his final ball, but he looked sharper here.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Key local figures were also in attendance, with AFC Bournemouth co-CEO Jim Frevola sat behind Zuffa Boxing chiefs Dana White and Nick Khan, while UFC flyweight Lone'er Kavanagh and WWE's Finn Balor were also ringside.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The company has since grown to 15 venues across England and Scotland where people can watch this year's World Cup - from Aberdeen to Bournemouth, Leeds to Margate.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"Of course he believed me. The policeman in Bournemouth was honoured to get a call from the Chief of Police for the whole of Norway."
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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