Northampton
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a town in central England, administrative centre of Northamptonshire, on the River Nene: footwear and engineering industries. Pop: 189 474 (2001)
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short for Northamptonshire
Example Sentences
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Their pack is still brutish, highlighted by a punishing takedown of rivals Northampton Saints last month.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Starting at Northampton, Toney moved to Newcastle but was sent out on six different loan spells before joining Peterborough.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Reid, 57, who runs his businesses from Northampton Market, said it has been a challenging time for his companies due to the rising cost of ingredients.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Northampton scored 14 tries to humiliate Bristol at Franklin's Gardens and confirm their place in the Prem semi-finals.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Odile did not mind this predilection, seeing that it went along with, and probably helped, his emancipation from the dullness of his Northampton upbringing.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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