Doncaster
Americannoun
noun
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an industrial town in N England, in Doncaster unitary authority, South Yorkshire, on the River Don. Pop: 67 977 (2001)
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a unitary authority in N England, in South Yorkshire. Pop: 288 400 (2003 est). Area: 582 sq km (225 sq miles)
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The 32-year-old made 294 appearances for the Blues after joining from Doncaster Belles in 2015 and also won 88 caps for England.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Ali, 40, and Sunderland, 27, who were found guilty following a trial at Doncaster Crown Court last year, were sentenced on Friday.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Starving and exhausted, he spent the last of his money on a train ticket to Doncaster where his sister lived.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
Speaking to reporters on the red carpet, the Doncaster singer said the prize felt a bit "bittersweet", after Osbourne's death last summer.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
On the 24th of September, during the Doncaster races, which took place annually in the autumn, at his suggestion a sweepstake of The St Leger.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various
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