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Top End

1 British  

noun

  1. the northern part of the Northern Territory

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top-end 2 British  

adjective

  1. of or relating to the best or most expensive products of their kind

    a range of top-end vehicles
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top end 3 British  

noun

  1. (in vertical engines) another name for little end

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“Burt’s life story is one of strength, resilience, and a personality as bold as the Top End itself,” the aquarium’s statement said, referring to the country’s rugged northern territory.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024

Because so few people live in the NT, it is treated as "expendable", says Diana Rickard, who runs the Top End Peace Alliance.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2023

"This is a landmark occasion for the Top End," Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyle said, referring to the geographic region at the territory's north.

From Reuters • Jun. 8, 2022

From the Top End to Tasmania, thousands of Australians will follow the smell of sizzling meat from the polling booth to a nearby food stall where they will buy a crispy sausage on white bread.

From Washington Post • May 18, 2022

Planning I did a combination of self-driving and day tours that I set up through Tourism Top End, which offers free booking services.

From New York Times • Oct. 30, 2018

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