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Huntingdon

1 British  
/ ˈhʌntɪŋdən /

noun

  1. a town in E central England, in Cambridgeshire: birthplace of Oliver Cromwell. Pop (with Godmanchester): 20 600 (2001)

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Huntingdon 2 British  
/ ˈhʌntɪŋdən /

noun

  1. Selina, Countess of Huntingdon. 1707–91, English religious leader, who founded a Calvinistic Methodist sect

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During testimony last week, Tomas Rivers, a correctional officer from State Correctional Institution Huntingdon, where Mangione was first held, described conversations he had with the accused, according to Rolling Stone:

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2025

The 18:25 service was diverted and stopped at Huntingdon - where Mr Williams was eventually arrested - after multiple 999 calls from the train.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

It was diverted to Huntingdon - an unscheduled stop - where Mr Scott was waiting in the car park.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

The couple invited the passengers into their Huntingdon home and offered them something to eat and drink.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

“I see. You no longer work for Huntingdon Whitely. You don’t work for anyone, is that right? You’re unemployed?”

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins