Coventry
Americannoun
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a city in West Midlands, in central England: heavily bombed 1940; cathedral.
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a town in central Rhode Island.
idioms
noun
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a city in central England, in Coventry unitary authority, West Midlands: devastated in World War II; modern cathedral (1954–62); industrial centre, esp for motor vehicles; two universities (1965, 1992). Pop: 303 475 (2001)
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a unitary authority in central England, in West Midlands. Pop: 305 000 (2003 est). Area: 97 sq km (37 sq miles)
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to ostracize or ignore
Example Sentences
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This season his Coventry side were the Championship's highest scorers with 97 goals in 46 games.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
"I'm over the moon," Jones told BBC Sport, as he revealed an incredible prediction that his first club, Arsenal, former club Coventry and current side Notts County would all enjoy glory this season.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Mahad Mohammed, 19, and two 17-year-old boys who cannot be named because of their age, appeared at Coventry Magistrates' Court last month and have been remanded in custody.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
IOC president Kirsty Coventry suggested, external in February that Russia could compete at the Games in Los Angeles in two years' time.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Tom Yew serves in the Royal Navy on a frigate called HMS Coventry.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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