Trent

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/ trɛnt /

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noun

Italian Trento. Ancient Tridentum. a city in N Italy, on the Adige River.

Council of, the ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church that met at Trent intermittently from 1545 to 1563, and defined church doctrine and condemned the Reformation.

a river in central England, flowing NE from Staffordshire to the Humber. 170 miles (275 km) long.

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Words nearby Trent

trendline, trendsetter, trendsetting, trendy, Trengganu, Trent, trental, trente et quarante, Trentino-Alto Adige, Trento, Trenton

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How to use Trent in a sentence

Trent and Birch accounted for 11 points during a 13-1 stretch that pushed the lead to 60-47, tied for the biggest margin of the game.
Wizards finally turn back Raptors in OT, strengthen bid for NBA’s play-in tourney|Kareem Copeland|May 7, 2021|Washington Post
Ujiri will therefore be in position to match any offers on Trent — an advantage he wouldn’t have had with Powell — and he should have the flexibility to sign Trent to a long-term deal after negotiating a bargain extension for OG Anunoby.
The NBA’s trade deadline has come and gone. Who won and who lost?|Ben Golliver|March 26, 2021|Washington Post
While Powell is a better player than Trent now and should give Portland a boost before the playoffs, Trent is just 22 years old and will be a restricted free agent this summer.
The NBA’s trade deadline has come and gone. Who won and who lost?|Ben Golliver|March 26, 2021|Washington Post
This season has been a nightmare for the Raptors, but eventually launching the post-Lowry era with a core group of Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Anunoby and Trent would look pretty darn good.
The NBA’s trade deadline has come and gone. Who won and who lost?|Ben Golliver|March 26, 2021|Washington Post

Trent, 22, enjoyed a strong showing at the Disney World bubble and has averaged a career-high 15 points per game this season.
NBA trade deadline: Nikola Vucevic, Victor Oladipo headed to new teams as Kyle Lowry stays put|Ben Golliver|March 25, 2021|Washington Post
But Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) argued that creating a law with such a distinction may be hard.
When Drones Come to America, What Happens Then?|Miranda Green|May 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I sent letters to State Representative Roger Wicker, Senator Trent Lott and Thad Cochran.
A Few Things to Know About Paul Kevin Curtis, the Crazy Ricin Suspect|Josh Dzieza|April 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Trent lived in the apartment building and was the dog's owner.
Murdered Over Dog Crap?|David Frum|February 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Trent had summoned Jefferson after arguing with Ahmad Phillips.
Murdered Over Dog Crap?|David Frum|February 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“There will be a thorough investigation into this instance,” deputy White House spokesman Trent Duffy told The New York Times.
Rupert Murdoch’s Saddam Hussein Photo Scandal Heats Up|Peter Jukes|December 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The council of Trent was prorogued for two years; it did not assemble again until 1562.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
The country is exactly the same as the ground on the opposite side of the Trent without the hedges.
Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie|George Brenton Laurie
In parts it was like the ground round that pretty little cottage at Carlton, where Thompson lives when the Trent is in flood.
Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie|George Brenton Laurie
Have you got an idea in this world, Calvin Trent, what she's going to do?
The Opened Shutters|Clara Louise Burnham
You mustn't think Judge Trent and I don't feel any responsibility of you.
The Opened Shutters|Clara Louise Burnham

British Dictionary definitions for Trent

Trent

/ (trɛnt) /

noun

a river in central England, rising in Staffordshire and flowing generally northeast into the Humber: the chief river of the Midlands. Length: 270 km (170 miles)

Also: Trient the German name for Trento

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