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Speke

American  
[speek] / spik /

noun

  1. John Hanning 1827–64, English explorer in Africa.


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Plans to expand AstraZeneca's site at Speke had been set out by the previous Conservative chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, in last March's Budget.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

"Speke Hall offers a unique insight into Liverpool, Tudor and Victorian society and the Billiard Room is one of the key areas of interest within the historic mansion," he added.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2023

Naturally, Burton felt that the lake he saw was the likely source of the Nile; Speke was convinced that the true source must be the lake his rival didn’t see.

From Washington Post • May 27, 2022

“River of the Gods” is a lean, fast-paced account of the almost absurdly dangerous quest by those two friends turned enemies, Richard Burton and John Speke, to solve the geographic riddle of their era.

From New York Times • May 15, 2022

Wonder what Speke and Grant had for dinner to-day?

From Mr. Punch at the Seaside by Various

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