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Poole

American

[pool] / pul /

noun

a port in Dorset, in S England.

Poole British

/ puːl /

noun

a port and resort in S England, in Poole unitary authority, Dorset, on Poole Harbour ; seat of Bournemouth University (1992). Pop: 144 800 (2001)
a unitary authority in S England, in Dorset. Pop: 137 500 (2003 est). Area: 37 sq km (14 sq miles)

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Birds of Poole Harbour and Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation began the reintroduction programme in 2017 with the aim of establishing a breeding population on the south coast.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Mr. Poole is the author of “Trigger Happy: Videogames and the Entertainment Revolution.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Det Ch Insp Phil Poole thanked members of the public who had been in touch with information so far.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Poole Harbour is the largest natural harbour in Europe and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of its ecological importance.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Because this is the first time we’ve met, I don’t have to tell her about Nathan or Poole or anything else that’s happened or about to happen.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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