Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A borough of northeast England at the mouth of the Tees River. It has iron, steel, and chemical works.
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- proper noun A town in the North East of
England on the River Tees.
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Examples
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MIDDLESBROUGH (AFP) - Manchester United extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to a commanding six points as goals from Ryan Giggs and Park Ji-Sung sealed a comfortable 2-0 win away to Middlesbrough.
Soccerway.com 2009
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MIDDLESBROUGH: Middlesbrough and Austria defender Emanuel Pogatetz (pic) says he will apologise for the horror tackle that left Manchester United youngster Rodrigo Possebon in hospital.
unknown title 2008
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MIDDLESBROUGH (AFP) - Mark Viduka was unable to inspire Newcastle United to victory as they were forced to settle for a point in a Premier League stalemate at neighbours Middlesbrough.
Soccerway.com 2008
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Born Paul Bernard Rodgers in Middlesbrough, England, he is best known as the lead singer for such rock bands as Free, Bad Company, The Firm and Queen.
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The diocese of Middlesbrough is considering going to the supreme court in light of the judgment.
Roman Catholic church faces £8m abuse payout Riazat Butt 2010
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I recall Ray Mallon, who was a senior Police officer in Middlesbrough, being successful on a local level but this did not fit in with his l masters, including senior Police officers who were jealous of his popularity and angry that his policies were not the pink and fluffy types they had chosen for that particular month.
Cucumber Sandwich. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2008
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You may recall Ray Mallon, now retired, who sorted out the criminals in Middlesbrough the way they should be until he fell foul of the political “with the community” aspects of the SMT.
No News Is Bad News « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2008
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The talking cameras were first introduced in Middlesbrough, and succeeded in their goal of making life in Middlesbrough even more unpleasant than it already was, so now they are spreading to Reading, Darlington, Blackpool, and several other dog-holes.
Five To One Baby « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2007
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Seven cameras in Middlesbrough town centre have a facility, which allows operators to bark orders at those involved in anti-social behaviour.
Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » “talking” system to bark orders at those involved in criminal behavior 2006
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Seven cameras in Middlesbrough town centre have a facility, which allows operators to bark orders at those involved in anti-social behaviour.
Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » “talking” system to bark orders at those involved in criminal behavior 2006
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