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Middlesbrough

American  
[mid-lz-bruh] / ˈmɪd lz brə /

noun

  1. a seaport in NE England, on the Tees estuary.


Middlesbrough British  
/ ˈmɪdəlzbrə /

noun

  1. an industrial town and unitary authority in NE England; on the Tees estuary; university (1992). The unitary authority was formerly (1974–96) part of Cleveland county. Pop: 135 00 (2008 est.) Area: 54 sq km (21 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He left Middlesbrough to join Wolves in November when they were second in the Championship and five points behind leaders Coventry.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The EFL Arbitration Panel condemned the "mystery" of Southampton initially providing misleading information about the spying mission to Middlesbrough.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Southampton admitted to charges of spying on Oxford United and Ipswich Town in the regular season, and then Middlesbrough before the play-off semi-final.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Former Middlesbrough boss Carrick has led United to a guaranteed third place in the Premier League after Sunday's thrilling win over Nottingham Forest.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Grosmont was the birthplace of the Cleveland Ironworks, and was at one time more famous than Middlesbrough.

From Yorkshire by Home, Gordon

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