Sheffield
Americannoun
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a city in South Yorkshire, in N England.
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a city in NW Alabama, on the Tennessee River.
noun
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a city in N England, in Sheffield unitary authority, South Yorkshire on the River Don: important centre of steel manufacture and of the cutlery industry; Sheffield university (1905) and Sheffield Hallam University (1992). Pop: 439 866 (2001)
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a unitary authority in N England, in South Yorkshire. Pop: 512 500 (2003 est). Area: 368 sq km (142 sq miles)
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One of England's leading industrial centers, famous for cutlery manufacture and heavy steel goods.
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It is rare in English football, but in 2002 West Bromwich Albion were awarded a 3-0 win after their game against Sheffield United was abandoned.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
There he met the man who would become his writing partner, Sheffield, as well as Murphy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The show, directed by Robert Hastie, will run at the National Theatre in London from 2 December to 23 January, before heading to locations including Newcastle, Sheffield and Salford.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The three had a potent chemistry that would last decades, and Blaustein joked that his more than 40-year partnership with Sheffield and Murphy was the “longest marriage in showbiz history.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Those crowded around the two cars parted for Mr. Sheffield as he kicked his horse up to the Pierce.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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