Wolverhampton
Americannoun
noun
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a city in W central England, in Wolverhampton unitary authority, West Midlands: iron and steel foundries; university (1992). Pop: 251 462 (2001)
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a unitary authority in W central England, in the West Midlands. Pop: 238 900 (2003 est). Area: 69 sq km (27 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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David Wymer, a retired civil engineer from near Wolverhampton, who worked on bridge strikes across Staffordshire, said strikes were often likely caused by human error, but he believed there could be other contributing factors.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Back in Wolverhampton, Kelly Wall has noticed a lot of positive chatter at the school gates.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The case eventually went to Wolverhampton Crown Court in November 2024.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
She was elected as MP for Wycombe in 2024, having previously served as MP for Wolverhampton North East from 2010 to 2019.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Mr. McNamara paced to and fro in his black-and-orange Wolverhampton Wanderers tracksuit.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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