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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Officers were called to South Beach Parade in the Norfolk town shortly after 00:30 BST on 16 May, after which a manhunt was launched in connection with the alleged incident.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Rachel Kingsbrook, 47, lives over the border in Cantley in Norfolk, but has been following Asato, describing her as "extremely brave".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The King's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, moved to Sandringham, in Norfolk, earlier in 2026.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
After pictures were posted on the BBC Radio Norfolk social media pages, a number of people shared their disgust and said the council should enforce fines or start patrols.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Three weeks after V-J Day, the Norfolk Journal and Guide reported layoffs of 1,500 Newport News shipyard workers and a “decrease for women workers, both white and colored.”
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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