Staines

American

[steynz] / steɪnz /

noun

a town in Surrey, SE England, on the Thames River near Heathrow airport.

Staines British

/ steɪnz /

noun

a town in SE England, in N Surrey on the River Thames. Pop: 50 538 (2001)

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Smith, from Staines, Surrey, had been at the same party as the woman during a night out in December 2022 when they and others retired to their rooms.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The youngsters were found alongside the body of a man in Bremer Road, Staines, on Saturday, and officers have confirmed that all four were related.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2024

He will appear at Staines Magistrates Court on 9 August.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

Staines concluded that Pattis violated five rules of conduct, including those involving competence and fairness, as well as a state law that protects medical records.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2022

George Washington’s death in December 1799 ended the efforts to return Ona Judge Staines to slavery.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

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