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Oakham

British  
/ ˈəʊkəm /

noun

  1. a market town in E central England, the administrative centre of Rutland. Pop: 9620 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The statue was unveiled to the public on April 21 in Oakham, England.

From Salon Apr. 23, 2024

He came in fresh from Oakham School as a tall, gangly, keen youngster.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2023

"You have the greatest bass player in the world from the greatest band in the world coming to our little shop in Oakham."

From BBC Jun. 15, 2023

Councillor David Romney said he was wary of taking on the responsibility, saying it could end up costing Oakham "an arm and a leg".

From BBC Apr. 15, 2023

“I advise Mr. Darcy, and Lizzy, and Kitty,” said Mrs. Bennet, “to walk to Oakham Mount this morning. It is a nice long walk, and Mr. Darcy has never seen the view.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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