Lübeck

American

[ly-bek] / ˈlü bɛk /

noun

a seaport in N Germany: important Baltic port in the medieval Hanseatic League.

Lübeck British

/ ˈlyːbɛk /

noun

a port in N Germany, in Schleswig-Holstein on the Baltic: the leading member of the Hanseatic League, and a major European commercial centre until the 15th century. Pop: 212 754 (2003 est)

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A humpback whale has freed itself from a sandbank near the German coastal city of Lübeck, after a series of rescue attempts.

From BBC

The marine mammal, which is stuck on a sandbank, was first spotted in Lübeck Bay on Monday.

From BBC

Swift showed off her diamond engagement ring, which she confirmed Kelce designed with an "amazing jeweller" called Kindred Lubeck.

From BBC

The Old Mine Cut diamond ring was designed by Travis Kelce and New York City-based jewelry designer Kindred Lubeck, according to myriad media reports.

From Los Angeles Times

No kidding: On Friday, Lubeck appeared to be sold out of every big-ticket ring she had been offering on her website, though a handful of sub-$20,000 designs were still in stock.

From Los Angeles Times

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