Stretford
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He lived in Stretford, Greater Manchester, before he died in a care home on 30 October 2020, having been left bed-bound by his dementia.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The 34-year-old repeatedly pointed to his badge as he celebrated his second-half goal in front of the Stretford End.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
But there was one final twist in a frantic finale as Benjamin Sesko blasted into the top corner to spark wild scenes of celebration in front of the Stretford End.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
Donna Corker, from Stretford, has daughters aged 12 and 16 who both have smartphones, but says phones should not be used in schools unless reasonable adjustments are necessary for medical conditions or special educational needs.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Elated over their successes, the Russians were collecting their forces preparatory to a decisive rush over the Mersey to Stretford, intending to take that place, and advance by that route upon Manchester.
From The Great War in England in 1897 by Le Queux, William
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