North Yorkshire

American  

noun

1. a county in NE England. 3,208 sq. mi. (8,309 sq. km).

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North Yorkshire British  

noun

1. a county in N England, formed in 1974 from most of the North Riding of Yorkshire and parts of the East and West Ridings: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the unitary authorities of Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and part of Stockton on Tees (all within Cleveland until 1996), and York (created in 1997). Administrative centre: Northallerton. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 576 100 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 8037 sq km (3102 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

According to the Sun, which first reported the story, 23 personnel from 32 Engineer Regiment based in Catterick, North Yorkshire, were reportedly caught in a sting just before Christmas.

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A North Yorkshire Council spokeswoman said Ben had been moved to the homeless shelter as a "last resort following extensive searches for suitable accommodation".

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For Dawn-Maria France from North Yorkshire, the solution to unwanted gifts is simple - pass them on to someone else.

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The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust is one of the largest foundation trusts in the country, serving a population of around two million people across County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire.

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Sarah Goddard, from North Yorkshire, became pregnant for the second time in August 2024.

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