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Devonport

American  
[dev-uhn-pawrt, -pohrt] / ˈdɛv ənˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt /

noun

  1. a city in N Tasmania.


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Westlake was playing for Devonport Services under-7s at the time, but already had his eyes on the big stage, with plans to become England fly-half or centre.

From BBC Feb. 26, 2026

The tragic accident shattered Devonport, a city on the north coast of Tasmania with some 30,000 residents.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2025

HMS Triumph arrived flying a decommissioning pennant as it was escorted by tugboats and vessels from Devonport.

From BBC Dec. 12, 2024

"I tried using the time constructively," Mr Devonport, who served as a Chieftain gunner in the First Royal Tank Regiment, said.

From BBC Nov. 2, 2024

Once, following his father from Chatham to Devonport, they had lived in a cottage on the edge of the moors.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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