West Country
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Rowell, originally from Sunderland, worked as a DJ for commercial radio station GWR FM in the late 1980s and 1990s, before joining HTV West, now ITV West Country.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
But the champions bounced back to thrash Bristol Bears 40-15 at home on Saturday to win a feisty West Country derby and pick up their fourth win of the season.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
Late tries from Sam Underhill and Henry Arundell wrapped up a 40-15 win for Bath in their West Country derby clash with Bristol.
From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025
The painting was done as part of Turner's first artistic tour when he was a teenager, where he travelled from London to the West Country.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025
“So I suppose you’re going to tell me he caused the hurricane in the West Country too?” said the Prime Minister, his temper rising with every pace he took.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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