Norfolk
Americannoun
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a county in E England. 2,068 sq. mi. (5,355 sq. km).
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a seaport in SE Virginia: naval base.
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a city in NE Nebraska.
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a county of E England, on the North Sea and the Wash: low-lying, with large areas of fens in the west and the Broads in the east; rich agriculturally. Administrative centre: Norwich. Pop: 810 700 (2003 est). Area: 5368 sq km (2072 sq miles)
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a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads: headquarters of the US Atlantic fleet; shipbuilding. Pop: 241 727 (2003 est)
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Known for its harbor and naval base; shipbuilding center.
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In the 23 years since he graduated from Norfolk Collegiate High School, Truelove has accumulated more than 40 charges and citations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The support groups are run by the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, external, which provides mental health services.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Norfolk Southern NSC -0.11%decrease; down pointing triangle logged higher revenue in the second quarter, as demand trends began to improve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Union Pacific’s agreement with CN came as its tie-up with Norfolk Southern faces hurdles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
There is much speculation, as might be imagined, as to whether we shall remain at Norfolk, now that it is razed, or whither we might go.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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