Salisbury
Americannoun
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Harrison, 1908–93, U.S. journalist and writer.
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Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil 3rd Marquis of, 1830–1903, British statesman: prime minister 1885–86, 1886–92, 1895–1902.
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former name of Harare.
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a city in Wiltshire, in southern England: known for its cathedral.
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a city in central North Carolina.
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a city in eastern Maryland.
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the former name (until 1982) of Harare
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a city in S Australia: an industrial suburb of N Adelaide. Pop: 118 422 (2006)
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Official name: New Sarum. Ancient name: Sarum. a city in S England, in SE Wiltshire: nearby Old Sarum was the site of an Early Iron Age hill fort; its cathedral (1220–58) has the highest spire in England. Pop: 43 355 (2001)
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Example Sentences
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Three years earlier in 2022, Matthew had undergone a number of tests at Salisbury hospital in Wiltshire after he passed out during a tag-rugby match at school.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Salisbury, who has been in charge of 13 Premier League matches this season, is not part of the officiating team for any of Sunday's 10 games, which all kick off at 16:00 BST.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Michael Salisbury allowed Matheus Cunha's goal for United to stand, despite Bryan Mbeumo handling the ball in the build-up.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Sean Salisbury, a former quarterback whose career intersected with Browner’s in college and the NFL, was one of many in the football community paying their respects to the four-time All-Pro player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026
And Coach had just left after asking my mom if I could go to the newbie dinner, and she said I could, but the smell of Salisbury might've changed her mind just that quick.
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
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