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North West

British  

noun

  1. a province in N South Africa, created in 1994 from the NE part of Cape Province and part of Transvaal: agriculture and service industries. Capital: Mafikeng. Pop: 3 807 469 (2004 est). Area: 116 320 sq km (44 911 sq miles)

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Since then, the unlikely pairing have won more than half of their North West of Ireland league games - after ironing out a few kinks.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Speaking to BBC Radio Foyle's North West Today, Chris Quinn questioned "why we are in this year-on-year crisis".

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

Outside of Gauteng, in the North West province, the damage and fear brought by illegal mining was stark in the village of Bapong, about 65 kilometres northeast of Johannesburg.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

While most parts of England recorded declines in practices offering NHS dental care, the reductions were smallest in North West London, the Black Country and North East London.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

“This is the London and North West Railway, eleven oh seven train to London, making all local stops. Final destination will be Euston Staaaaayshun!”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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