Salford
Americannoun
noun
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a city in NW England in Salford unitary authority, Greater Manchester, on the Manchester Ship Canal: a major centre of the cotton industry in the 19th century; extensive dock area, now redeveloped, includes the Lowry arts centre; university (1967). Pop: 72 750 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 216 500 (2003 est). Area: 97 sq km (37 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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The 49-year-old, of St James Road in Higher Broughton, Salford, spoke only to confirm his name and indicate his plea.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Counter terrorism police said Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, of St James Road, Higher Broughton, Salford, had been charged with failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The BBC's Kyle Shiels took this shot from one of the bridges at MediaCity in Salford.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Matthew Moran, from Salford, headed to view the event at MediaCity, taking with him a hastily assembled viewer made from a cereal box and silver foil.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Very few replies were received, but women were placed on the lists in many counties, in Aberdeen, Salford and many small districts in Lancaster, Middlesex, Kent, etc.
From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III by Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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