Lions

American

[lahy-uhnz] / ˈlaɪ ənz /

noun

Gulf of, a wide bay of the Mediterranean off the coast of S France.

Lions British

/ ˈlaɪənz /

noun

French name: Golfe du Lion. a wide bay of the Mediterranean off the S coast of France, between the Spanish border and Toulon

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While there have been some glimpses of attacking intent, former Scotland and British and Irish Lions defence coach Tandy will be especially concerned with his specialist area.

From BBC

The visitors chose not to send any of their XI from the first Test to play in an England Lions fixture against the Prime Minister's XI, a two-day pink-ball fixture in Canberra.

From BBC

Tongue is one of three England players - alongside fellow seamer Matthew Potts and batter Jacob Bethell - who have been sent to play for England Lions against the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra this weekend.

From BBC

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for every NFL game in Week 13 of the season, with the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys winning on Thanksgiving.

From Los Angeles Times

The British and Irish Lions this week said any player who signed up would not be picked for the 2027 women's tour to New Zealand.

From Barron's

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