Norfolk
Americannoun
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a county in E England. 2,068 sq. mi. (5,355 sq. km).
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a seaport in SE Virginia: naval base.
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a city in NE Nebraska.
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a county of E England, on the North Sea and the Wash: low-lying, with large areas of fens in the west and the Broads in the east; rich agriculturally. Administrative centre: Norwich. Pop: 810 700 (2003 est). Area: 5368 sq km (2072 sq miles)
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a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads: headquarters of the US Atlantic fleet; shipbuilding. Pop: 241 727 (2003 est)
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Known for its harbor and naval base; shipbuilding center.
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Truelove grew up in Norfolk, Va., and attended Norfolk Collegiate School, an elite private day school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
In a statement published in the Virginian-Pilot, Truelove said he drove to Granby High School in Norfolk because he thought bullies were threatening the school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Union Pacific’s agreement with CN came as its tie-up with Norfolk Southern faces hurdles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Norfolk County Council – which did not provide any care for the man – has also launched an inquiry under the Care Act 2014.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
We left in silence, as near as we could, to ensure that the rebels would not know of their victory until we had gained Norfolk again.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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