Sunderland
Americannoun
noun
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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)
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a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 283 100 (2003 est). Area: 138 sq km (53 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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The force said the 66-year-old, from the Sunderland area, was due to appear before South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Since then, Chelsea have made an offer to reunite Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 34, with Alonso - they won the Bundesliga title together at Bayer Leverkusen in 2024.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Their move for him follows attempts to sign 33-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, with the Black Cats refusing to sell the Switzerland captain.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
It is worth noting that Ndukwe, who was impressive against Sunderland, must go out on loan this year as he does not yet meet the criteria for a UK work permit.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
But she swung the rucksack onto her back, left the car, turned into the Banbury Road, and walked the two or three hundred yards up to where Sunderland Avenue ran left from the rotary.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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