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Glasgow

American  
[glas-goh, -koh, glaz-goh] / ˈglæs goʊ, -koʊ, ˈglæz goʊ /

noun

  1. Ellen (Anderson Gholson) 1874–1945, U.S. novelist.

  2. a seaport in SW Scotland, on the Clyde River: administrative center of the Strathclyde region; shipyards.

  3. a city in S Kentucky.


Glasgow British  
/ ˈɡlæz-, ˈɡlɑːzɡəʊ /

noun

  1. a city in W central Scotland, in City of Glasgow council area on the River Clyde: the largest city in Scotland; centre of a major industrial region, formerly an important port; universities (1451, 1964, 1992). Pop: 629 501 (2001)

  2. a council area in W central Scotland. Pop: 577 090 (2003 est). Area: 175 sq km (68 sq miles)

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Glasgow Cultural  
  1. City in south-central Scotland on the River Clyde, near Scotland's west coast. Scotland's largest city.


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Dozens of new wild spaces are set to be created to attract butterflies, moths, and other wildlife across Glasgow.

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Motherwell also have a match to spare and sit fourth, 10 points adrift of the summit but within touching distance of the Glasgow pair.

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The upshot is that the Glasgow two are still trailing in Hearts' slipstream while looking over their shoulders at a Motherwell team who are looming large behind them.

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The airspace above both countries, which operate direct flights to Edinburgh and Glasgow, remains closed until further notice.

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"I'm glad he's really interested in the make-up of my team, you know. He hasn't been in Glasgow that long, has he?"

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