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Solent

American

[soh-luhnt] / ˈsoʊ lənt /

noun

The, a channel between the Isle of Wight and the mainland of S England. 2–5 miles (3.2–8 km) wide.

Solent British

/ ˈsəʊlənt /

noun

a strait of the English Channel between the coast of Hampshire, on the English mainland, and the Isle of Wight. Width: up to 6 km (4 miles)

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"I have no clue," Iraola told BBC Radio Solent when asked about his future.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Speaking about donating items to the BBC Radio Solent Soapbox Appeal, Kelly also urged people to bring in baby wipes and nappies.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Elections for new mayors in Greater Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk, Hampshire & the Solent, and Sussex & Brighton have also ready been delayed two years until until May 2028, it was confirmed earlier this month.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

The new mayoralties in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton will instead be contested in 2028.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

An enormous French fleet was attempting to invade England by sailing up the Solent Strait and overpowering the British fleet and the naval facilities at Portsmouth.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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