Croydon

American  

[kroid-n] / ˈkrɔɪd n /

noun

1. a borough of Greater London, England.

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Croydon British  

/ ˈkrɔɪdən /

noun

1. a borough in S Greater London (since 1965): formerly important for its airport (1915–59). Pop: 336 700 (2003 est). Area: 87 sq km (33 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

On the week of the sentencing, I met Abdullah again, this time outside his new office in Croydon.

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Residents in Birmingham have seen tax increases of more than 17% to balance the books over the last two years, after facing effective bankruptcy, while Croydon in south London raised its rates by 15% in 2023.

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Croydon Council "apologised for the confusion" and confirmed that "the tickets were cancelled a week before the video was uploaded to social media".

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Mr Gladwin, who lives in Croydon with his five children, acted immediately.

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His Croydon store, with a colourful Christmas aisle, is bustling on a weekend visit with queues for the tills as shoppers stock up on mouthwash, washing up liquid, sweets and batteries.

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