Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A city of southern Quebec, Canada, east of Montreal. It grew as a textile center in the 1800s.
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Examples
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We felt helpless when Phyl fell and broke her hip a few months back and was hospitalized, first in Sherbrooke, then in Magog, then moved to a 'rehab home'.
Making Possible Dave Hingsburger 2007
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He was born in Sherbrooke and was educated at Bishop's University and at the University of Ottawa, where he obtained a medical degree in 1963.
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Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec in 1958, Jean Charest earned an LL.B. at the University de Sherbrooke.
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It's like the star centre on the Sherbrooke Beavers saying, no I don't want to play for the Montreal Canadiens, I want to stay here in Sherbrooke the rest of my life:
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This point was re-emphasized in Sherbrooke, Quebec and Halifax, Nova Scotia, where we announced additional policy initiatives.
An Address Presented During the 1984 Canadian General Election 1984
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He served through the ranks of this bank in Sherbrooke, New York, Toronto, Hamilton, Halifax and Mexico City.
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Paul Martin, Minister of National Health and Welfare, stated last Saturday at a dinner of the Canadian Institute of International Affairs in Sherbrooke, Que.,
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Anyone with information on this crime can call Sherbrooke, Jelan and Associates at (678) 457-5858 or (404) 786-1321.
Black Entertainment : Black News : Urban News : Hip Hop News - EURweb.com 2008
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"Sherbrooke," said Bryerly, drawing him a little on one side and speaking low, "I am a rich man, you know: I have got ten guineas in my pocket: you must share them with me."
The King's Highway 1830
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"Sherbrooke," she added, after a time, "I wish not to reproach you.
The King's Highway 1830
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