Coventry
Americannoun
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a city in West Midlands, in central England: heavily bombed 1940; cathedral.
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a town in central Rhode Island.
idioms
noun
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a city in central England, in Coventry unitary authority, West Midlands: devastated in World War II; modern cathedral (1954–62); industrial centre, esp for motor vehicles; two universities (1965, 1992). Pop: 303 475 (2001)
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a unitary authority in central England, in West Midlands. Pop: 305 000 (2003 est). Area: 97 sq km (37 sq miles)
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to ostracize or ignore
Example Sentences
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He formed the Ray King Soul Band and performed throughout Coventry, with their first gig at The Walsgrave Club in the city.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Tomlinson and Ayre, from Coventry, were jailed for 13 years and 12 years respectively, while Donald was told he would serve a minimum term of 23 years.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
IOC President Kirsty Coventry said the group didn’t condone war, “but I don’t believe athletes should pay the price.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
In Coventry, Alison considered herself lucky not to have been killed.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Mam tells Mr. Kane that Dad is in Coventry and nowhere near Piccadilly and Mr. Kane takes off his glasses and stares at her.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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