Pennines

British  

/ ˈpɛnaɪnz /

plural noun

1. Also called: the Pennine Chain.  a system of hills in England, extending from the Cheviot Hills in the north to the River Trent in the south: forms the watershed for the main rivers of N England. Highest peak: Cross Fell, 893 m (2930 ft)

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Example Sentences

When Macleod took over both long-running shows two years ago, he started thinking about mixing the ITV soap universes, perhaps by sending a character or two on holiday across the Pennines.

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The family's stay in South Yorkshire was short, however, as just weeks after signing for the Blades, Manchester United became aware of Amir's talent and he moved across the Pennines as a result.

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During Tuesday there could also be hill snow in the North Pennines and the North York Moors.

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Additional yellow warnings for the wind have been issued for the far north-west of Wales and the Pennines.

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Manchester's Metrolink got the go-ahead and four decades later its bright yellow trams and 65-mile network are synonymous with public transport on the other side of the Pennines.

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