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North Brabant

American  

noun

  1. a province in S Netherlands. 1,965 sq. mi. (5,090 sq. km). 's Hertogenbosch.


North Brabant British  

noun

  1. Dutch name: Noordbrabant.  a province of the S Netherlands: formed part of the medieval duchy of Brabant. Capital: 's Hertogenbosch. Pop: 2 400 000 (2003 est). Area: 4965 sq km (1917 sq miles)

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And it was in Tilburg, a Dutch city in the southern province of North Brabant, where the current Liverpool captain gained invaluable insights about football and life.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2025

The Moses Bridge in the village of Halsteren, in North Brabant, Netherlands, acts like a dam under the waterline, holding the moat on either side.

From The Guardian Jul. 30, 2018

Born in the North Brabant province of the Netherlands, Oerlemans studied political science at Amsterdam University and journalism at London College of Communication.

From Time Dec. 30, 2016

Seven other museums in the province of North Brabant will present shows.

From New York Times Jan. 29, 2016

Back in North Brabant, a notice arrives that Vincent has been drafted for peacetime military service.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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