Swindon
Americannoun
noun
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a town in S England, in NE Wiltshire: railway workshops, high technology. Pop: 155 432 (2001)
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a unitary authority in S England, in Wiltshire. Pop: 181 200 (2003 est). Area: 230 sq km (89 sq miles)
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The ongoing inquest at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner's Court heard an alarm, which was designed to alert the driver when the Warrior's rear doors were open, had been faulty since 2018.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
If you have ever been picked last for a sports team, or not invited to a party, you might know how the Borough of Swindon feels right now.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Under current plans Swindon would be included in the Thames Valley, which Sumner said would be good for the region.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Some leaders across Oxfordshire and Berkshire are keen on Swindon being involved.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
And then he said, “Do you want to go back to Swindon to your father or do you want to stay here?”
From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon
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