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Shelburne

American  
[shel-burn] / ˈʃɛl bɜrn /

noun

  1. William Petty Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne. William Petty Fizmaurice Lansdowne.


Shelburne British  
/ ˈʃɛlbɜːn /

noun

  1. 2nd Earl of, title of William Petty Fitzmaurice, also called (from 1784) 1st Marquess of Lansdowne. 1737–1805, British statesman; prime minister (1782–83)

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Ballmer was interviewed Thursday night by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and denied involvement in Leonard’s deal with Aspiration, but the NBA has launched an investigation.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2025

To make up for lost production, Shelburne Vineyards plans to buy additional grapes at a time when its overall costs this year will be higher due to the frost, Joseph told The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times Jun. 13, 2023

No rain was reported Friday morning in Shelburne County, where there was concern about thunderstorms producing lightning strikes in the afternoon.

From Washington Times Jun. 2, 2023

As of Thursday morning, Nova Scotia officials said the massive fire in Shelburne County in the south of the province is still burning.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2023

“Let’s ride our bikes over to the park,” I say as we bump down Shelburne Road.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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