Celle

British

/ ˈtsɛlə /

noun

a city in N Germany, on the Aller River in Lower Saxony: from 1378 to 1705 the residence of the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg. Pop: 71 319 (2003 est)

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The trial at the regional court in Celle is expected to last until August next year.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

In Wathlingen near the city of Celle, hundreds of people helped stabilize parts of a dike that was washed out, German news agency dpa reported.

From Washington Times • Dec. 31, 2023

German news agency dpa reported that the suspect didn’t respond to the charges as the trial opened at the state court in the northern town of Celle.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2022

The 2017 Vespa World Day in Celle, Germany, attracted 4,000 riders from 320 clubs in 32 countries.

From The Guardian • Oct. 3, 2018

In the center, between Korite and Celle, the Italian troops resisted seven furious assaults and maintained their positions.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. by Various

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