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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He opened for his school, in club cricket, for Northants and, significantly, for England Lions in Australia last winter where he had moderate success before a hamstring injury curtailed his tour.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Oaks Christian 6, Agoura 5: The Lions scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to win.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The Lions get a player who can line up on either side, opposite Penei Sewell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Between the posts, Doyle still advertises barbecues and bingo at the Lions Club—and still attends their meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Probably someone from the Lions Club or something.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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