Shropshire

American  

[shrop-sheer, -sher] / ˈʃrɒp ʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. a former county in W England, now part of Salop.

2. one of an English breed of dark-faced sheep, yielding good mutton and white wool.

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Shropshire British  

/ -ʃə, ˈʃrɒpˌʃɪə /

noun

1. 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)

2. a breed of medium-sized sheep having a dense fleece, originating from Shropshire and Staffordshire, England

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Example Sentences

Mark Stevens from Ludlow, Shropshire, collects the candles from churches and shops and uses the candle wax to make temporary stoves for the military and civilians.

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"Speed can often hide fragile foundations. Growing something quickly doesn't always equal sustainability or robustness," notes Mr Broders, who is based in Shropshire.

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A family-run Stoke-on-Trent business says it has had to shut one of its retail stores in Shropshire because of a lack of sales.

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The store in Shropshire was based in the Telford Shopping Centre, and opened in September.

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A huge hole sent gallons of water spilling into nearby agricultural fields in Whitchurch, Shropshire, and saw two boats falling to the bottom, with one hanging over its edge.

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