Brecon
Britishnoun
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a town in SE Wales, in Powys: textile and leather industries. Pop: 7901 (2001)
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short for Breconshire
Example Sentences
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"I wish to express my thanks to the Air Ambulance Service, Brecon Mountain Rescue Team and AEE's Mountain Safety Team for their swift response and professionalism."
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Emergency services were called to Pen y Fan in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, also know as the Brecon Beacons, on Saturday at 11:00 BST.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
On Saturday, temperatures near Brecon were about 20C.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Phillips, who grew up in Brecon Beacons, has always been a fan of sport and believes it enriches people's lives, so was keen to combine his passion with bringing people safely into sports.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
He was somewhere in the Brecon Beacons and there should have been a view, but it had been wiped out by the rain and the fading light.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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