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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Coventry City have modelled their transfer business in recent seasons on Brighton and Brentford's prudent work, but they will inevitably need to bring in experienced heads for their return to the Premier League.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
He decides out of the kindness of his heart with his boys to come and watch me do spoken word at Coventry Student Union.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Verity PCOS, which has a number of volunteer-run support groups, including in Coventry and Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire, has campaigned for the name to change for over a decade.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Morris, who set up the support group in Coventry and Warwickshire, said the name change was "momentous" for those with the condition.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
He gets a job in the gas works in Coventry shoveling coal into the furnaces like Uncle Pa Keating, shoveling coal and waiting for the day he can go to America after me.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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