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Durban

[dur-buhn]

noun

  1. a seaport in SE Natal, in the E Republic of South Africa.



Durban

/ ˈdɜːbən /

noun

  1. a port in E South Africa, in E KwaZulu/Natal province on the Indian Ocean: University of Natal (1909); resort and industrial centre, with oil refineries, shipbuilding yards, etc. Pop: 536 644 (2001)

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Durban, the private-equity firm’s co-CEO, had long explored the possibility of a buyout but always thought it was too expensive, according to people familiar with the matter.

They thumped Argentina 67-30 in the reverse fixture in Durban last Saturday and with the tight turnaround in matches the Pumas have decided to play their home match in London.

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After winning in Durban, the celebrations were so ridiculous - then we travelled up to altitude with a load of injuries.

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Dawson has shown - from Lord's to Lahore, Dubai to Durban - he is a dependable operator in his time away from international cricket.

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Ospreys were on their way to Durban, South Africa for their United Rugby Championship game against Sharks.

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