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Grimsby

American  
[grimz-bee] / ˈgrɪmz bi /

noun

  1. a seaport in Humberside county, in E England at the mouth of the Humber estuary.

  2. a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada, on the SW shore of Lake Ontario.


Grimsby British  
/ ˈɡrɪmzbɪ /

noun

  1. a port in E England, in North East Lincolnshire unitary authority, Lincolnshire, formerly important for fishing. Pop: 87 574 (2001)

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It was Hutchinson's winner at Grimsby three weeks earlier that ensured the Dons made the play-offs.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

"Sam played a pivotal role in getting us over the line, not only with that iconic goal at Grimsby but his performances leading up to that," said an AFC Wimbledon statement, external announcing his departue.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

He then became a player agent and in recent years worked for non-league clubs AFC Fylde and Morecambe before becoming player recruitment lead at League Two club Grimsby Town last July.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Henderson, now 29, played 13 times for the Premier League club and loan spells at Stockport County, Grimsby, Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest followed to show his quality.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Penelope was not entirely sure what Magistra Grimsby meant, but it did not matter.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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