Derbyshire

American

[dur-bee-sheer, -sher, dahr-bi-sheer, -sher] / ˈdɜr biˌʃɪər, -ʃər, ˈdɑr bɪˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

a county in central England. 1,060 sq. mi. (2,630 sq. km).

Derbyshire British

/ ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a county of N central England: contains the Peak District and several resorts with mineral springs: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the city of Derby, which became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Matlock. Pop (excluding Derby city): 743 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding Derby city): 2551 sq km (985 sq miles)

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Soon after that, Derbyshire Police said a man in his 30s was arrested on Saturday night, only to be de-arrested a short time later.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

He reached it by launching a ball from Matthew Montgomery onto the roof of the Media Centre and, once Durham pulled out, Potts tore into Derbyshire for a second time.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir took 3-77 before Durham declared on 295-6, setting Derbyshire a notional 423 for victory.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

It was the second time this season Potts has taken five in an innings against Derbyshire after he blew them away with 8-68 to bowl Durham to victory in three days at Chester-le-Street in June.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

George’s grandfather moved his family to Iowa from Derbyshire, England, in the 1880s.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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