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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The inquest had heard Cusack's family sent a written complaint to Sheffield United in the weeks following her death, outlining issues allegedly stemming from her working relationship with the club's coach, Jonathan Morgan.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
But there were questions around whether this was going to happen – especially as he was speaking at the Crossed Wires podcast festival in Sheffield the day before.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Chris Basham was part of a three-man defence at United that limited Wright's playing time towards the end of his career in Sheffield.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
When former Sheffield United defender Jake Wright joined Newfield School in September, pupils were quick to test out their new head of year 8.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Nick said the Sheffield was just an unlucky fluke.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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