Chorzów

American

[haw-zhoof] / ˈhɔ ʒʊf /

noun

a city in southern Poland.

Chorzów British

/ ˈxɔʒuf /

noun

German name: Königshütte. an industrial city in SW Poland: under German administration from 1794 to 1921. Pop: 113 739 (2007 est)

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The substitute event will be held in Chorzow, Poland, on Aug. 6.

From Seattle Times

In 2018, Sweden beat Italy over two legs at this stage to qualify but Poland crucially had the home advantage in a one-legged shootout this time and made it pay in Chorzow.

From Seattle Times

For the 40-year-old Ibrahimovic, it could even mark the final game of his international career, should Sweden lose in Chorzow.

From Seattle Times

The national football team may have qualified for the 1990 World Cup after a 0-0 draw in Chorzow, Poland.

From The Guardian

The police conducted an extensive search that mobilized more than 200 officers before Mr. Stanek finally relented on Sunday, turning over Nubia to a zoo in Chorzow, a city in southwest Poland not far from where he lives.

From New York Times

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