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Poole

American  
[pool] / pul /

noun

  1. a port in Dorset, in S England.


Poole British  
/ puːl /

noun

  1. a port and resort in S England, in Poole unitary authority, Dorset, on Poole Harbour ; seat of Bournemouth University (1992). Pop: 144 800 (2001)

  2. a unitary authority in S England, in Dorset. Pop: 137 500 (2003 est). Area: 37 sq km (14 sq miles)

"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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In a written judgement, Lady Poole said the Scottish government "deliberately failed" to carry out the redaction by the information commissioner's set date.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Dorset Wildlife Trust has completed the purchase of 110 acres at Upton Heath, near Poole, after a successful fundraising campaign.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"Those who know and love Avon Beach will already know its appeal and its excellence goes far beyond any single accreditation," the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole authority said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Messages of support came from her guitarist Ed Poole, who said he and the rest of the band "are hoping and praying that she pulls through".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

He glanced back and saw Vayon Poole enter with Sansa.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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