Preston

American  

[pres-tuhn] / ˈprɛs tən /

noun

1. a seaport in W Lancashire, in NW England.

2. a male given name.

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Preston British  

/ ˈprɛstən /

noun

1. a city in NW England, administrative centre of Lancashire, on the River Ribble: developed as a weaving centre (17th–18th centuries); university (1992). Pop: 184 836 (2001)

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Preston

Yes, 1-1 isn't the most memorable scoreline, but the third-round tie between Preston North End and Fulham in 2024 makes it into the record books after producing the longest penalty shootout in the competition's history.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Preston Bus also withdrew off-peak journeys on several routes from Lancashire's £1 evening, Sunday and bank holiday fare scheme in April.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Preston Bus welcomed the announcement and recognised its potential to help passengers with the cost of living.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Paul Preston and Susan Huckle’s travels began in early 2024 with a trip to Paso Robles — and then they kept going.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

I bought every Billy Preston album there was, and grew my hair long.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King