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Sherborne

British  
/ ˈʃɛːbɔːn /

noun

  1. a town in S England in Dorset: noted for its medieval abbey, ruined medieval castle, and Sherborne Castle, a mansion built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594. Pop: 9350 (2001)

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The judge later suggested that, instead of proving his case, Sherborne was trying to get the newspapers to bear the burden of showing how they sourced a story.

From BBC Mar. 31, 2026

To the obvious fury of the judge, the prince's stubborn barrister David Sherborne often tested the boundaries of that decision.

From BBC Mar. 31, 2026

When Sherborne asked whether he had "decided to switch sides out of revenge", Burrows responded: "It was not a case of switching sides."

From BBC Mar. 23, 2026

David Sherborne, barrister for the claimants, suggested Griffiths had "invented" the story about Princess Catherine's pregnancy, and it was an example of her "making up" connections with the Royal Family.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

The gardens at Sherborne Castle were laid out by Sir Walter Raleigh.

From Garden-Craft Old and New by John D. Sedding

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