East Sussex

American  

noun

1. a county in SE England. 693 sq. mi. (1,795 sq. km).

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East Sussex British  

noun

1. a county of SE England comprising part of the former county of Sussex: mainly undulating agricultural land, with the South Downs and seaside resorts in the south: Brighton and Hove became an independent unitary authority in 1997 but is part of the geographical and ceremonial county. Administrative centre: Lewes. Pop (excluding Brighton and Hove): 496 100 (2003 est). Area (excluding Brighton and Hove): 1795 sq km (693 sq miles)

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East Sussex

Carriages on two affected trains were locked to isolate passenger areas from the cabs, said Southeastern, which operates services in Kent, East Sussex and Greater London.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The couple, who are from East Sussex, have been detained for more than 20 months after being arrested while passing through the country on a motorcycle journey.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

It was later confirmed a 41-year-old man from Eastbourne in East Sussex had died.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

A scheme which provides food for children in low income families in East Sussex is set to reach more households after it was backed by £30,000 in donations received from across the world.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

I worked in three hospitals in the duration—Alder Hey and the Royal East Sussex as well as St. Thomas’s—and I merged them in my description to concentrate all my experiences into one place.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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