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Henley-on-Thames

American  
[hen-lee-on-temz] / ˈhɛn li ɒnˈtɛmz /

noun

  1. a city in SE Oxfordshire, in S England: annual rowing regatta.


Henley-on-Thames British  
/ ˈhɛnlɪ- /

noun

  1. Often shortened to: Henley.  a town in S England, in SE Oxfordshire on the River Thames: a riverside resort with an annual regatta. Pop: 10 513 (2001)

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The Washington men’s rowing team won its race in The Temple Challenge Cup on the opening day of the Henley Royal Regatta in Henley-on-Thames, England.

From Seattle Times Jun. 27, 2023

Janet Waterston, 61, who was visiting London from her home in Henley-on-Thames, said she expected a “jubilant atmosphere,” not least because the government has given the country a day off on Monday after the ceremony.

From New York Times Apr. 30, 2023

Caroline Jacobs was driving home to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire on Thursday after a camping trip in Wales.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2022

A woman has suffered serious head injuries after she was hit by falling roof debris in Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, an ambulance service has said.

From The Guardian Feb. 18, 2022

Mr Samuel Cooper, of Henley-on-Thames, under-sheriff for the county, was, in the absence of the high sheriff, called to the chair.

From The Economist Volume 1, No. 3 by James Wilson

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