Oakham
Britishnoun
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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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