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Sunderland

American  
[suhn-der-luhnd] / ˈsʌn dər lənd /

noun

  1. a seaport in Tyne and Wear, in NE England.


Sunderland British  
/ ˈsʌndələnd /

noun

  1. a city and port in NE England, in Sunderland unitary authority, Tyne and Wear, at the mouth of the River Wear: formerly known for shipbuilding, now has car manufacturing, chemicals; university (1992). Pop: 177 739 (2001)

  2. a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 283 100 (2003 est). Area: 138 sq km (53 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Irish musician says she has experienced a "difficult" few days after performing at the music festival in Sunderland because of online comments about her weight.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Overall it is Everton, Sunderland and Wolves who come out on top on +3.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Sunderland and Bournemouth will be in the competition, joined by Palace as Conference League winners.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Sunderland fan Bill Hern, co-author of Football's Black Pioneers, which chronicles the first black player at each of the 92 League clubs, is hoping Gregoire's reputation can be restored.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Borrell did fealty for Sweetsister, as Longthorpe did for Longsister and Torrent for Littlesister; all were sworn to Triston Sunderland, the Lord of the Three Sisters.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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