Darlington
Americannoun
noun
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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)
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a unitary authority in NE England, in Durham. Pop: 98 200 (2003 est). Area: 198 sq km (77 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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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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