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Woking

American

[woh-king] / ˈwoʊ kɪŋ /

noun

a district in Surrey, in SE England: a London suburb.

Woking British

/ ˈwəʊkɪŋ /

noun

a town in SE England, in central Surrey: mainly residential. Pop: 101 127 (2001)

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Here, in towns with names such as Woking, Milton Keynes, and Didcot and Wantage, lie the headquarters or factories of 10 of the richest racing teams in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Johnson has good form despite his concerns - he and partner Hattie Cronin, from Woking, are two-time UK champions, returning to see if lightning strikes thrice.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

In the disastrous interview, he also famously claimed he was not at Maxwell's home but at a Pizza Express in Woking.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

There is no time for Rooney's side to dwell on their famous victory, as they return to FA Trophy action on Tuesday with a trip to Woking.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

It was that Woking, the Woking of the station, which for many years I imagined to be the only Woking in Surrey.

From Highways and Byways in Surrey by Thomson, Hugh

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