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Guildford

British  
/ ˈɡɪlfəd /

noun

  1. a city in S England, in Surrey: cathedral (1936–68); seat of the University of Surrey (1966). Pop: 69 400 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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I'm talking to Molyneux in his office in Guildford, Surrey - which has become a hub for the UK gaming industry since he and a handful of developers set up Bullfrog Productions there in 1987.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The former chief constable of the force, Craig Guildford announced his retirement on 16 January in the wake of damning criticism surrounding the issue.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Mahmood had previously told the Commons she had lost her confidence in Guildford, with Downing Street issuing a similar statement.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Judge Julie Cooper told the 16-year-old: "These matters, as you've probably been told, can't be dealt with in youth court and all matters are being sent to the crown court at Guildford."

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

From Guildford the down-line followed the Wey valley to Godalming, then, over Milford and Widey, proceeded to Haslemere and on through Petersfield towards Portsmouth.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

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