Medway
Britishnoun
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a river in SE England, flowing through Kent and the Medway towns (Rochester, Chatham, and Gillingham) to the Thames estuary. Length: 110 km (70 miles)
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a unitary authority in SE England, in Kent. Pop: 251 100 (2003 est). Area: 204 sq km (79 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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The Chatham shop will be open to all Medway residents with no referral or membership required, and will provide a community meeting space.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Medway Council deputy leader Teresa Murray said he wanted to meet with leadership about this issue.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
They appeared at Medway Magistrates' Court on Friday and will next appear at Woolwich Crown Court on 22 May.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
NHS Kent and Medway has said appointments will be available across multiple clinics and hubs, with more information on how to book due to be published from Monday.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
One day he told Johnny that he had a contract with a farmer from Medway who was making a business of buying muskets from the British privates and selling them to Minute Men.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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