Shropshire
Americannoun
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a former county in W England, now part of Salop.
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one of an English breed of dark-faced sheep, yielding good mutton and white wool.
noun
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a county of W central England: Telford and Wrekin became an independent unitary authority in 1998, and the remaining county of Shropshire became a unitary authority in 2009; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Shrewsbury. Pop (excluding Telford and Wrekin): 286 700 (2003 est). Area (excluding Telford and Wrekin): 3201 sq km (1236 sq miles)
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a breed of medium-sized sheep having a dense fleece, originating from Shropshire and Staffordshire, England
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A Shropshire charity has said it expects demand to be high this year for its campaign which provides Christmas presents to struggling families.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
It has previously said it would invest nearly £1bn by 2030, with proposals affecting parts of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Powys and Shropshire.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
"They should stay at their slaughterhouse in Shropshire," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Shropshire business leader John O'Brien MBE rounds out the group of seven, receiving an honour for founding Anthropy.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
She supposes that you are far away from London, in Shropshire.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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