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Darlington

American  
[dahr-ling-tuhn] / ˈdɑr lɪŋ tən /

noun

  1. a city in S Durham, in NE England.


Darlington British  
/ ˈdɑːlɪŋtən /

noun

  1. an industrial town in NE England in Darlington unitary authority, S Durham: developed mainly with the opening of the Stockton-Darlington railway (1825). Pop: 86 082 (2001)

  2. a unitary authority in NE England, in Durham. Pop: 98 200 (2003 est). Area: 198 sq km (77 sq miles)

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Hutchison, who is president of the Darlington Nursing Union, said the outcome was a "vindication of our stand for dignity, privacy, and common sense".

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Kiera, 23, travelled from Darlington with her friend Olivia for the third day.

From BBC May 24, 2026

These new must-read mysteries are ripe with revenge; discover how authors like Jose Ando, Caroline Glenn and Leodora Darlington craft their books to keep readers hooked.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

Amazon has become the first retailer in the UK to start a drone delivery service with a limited launch in Darlington, County Durham.

From BBC May 6, 2026

Mandela, Jeremiah, and Darlington heard that phrase all the time, especially when their mother was angry.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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