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- proper noun Any of several
villages in Britain. - proper noun A
surname .
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Examples
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The name Winterbourne refers to one of those ancient springs common in chalk districts which burst out suddenly in great force, usually in winter after heavy autumn rains, run for a season, and then as suddenly disappear.
From John O'Groats to Land's End Robert Naylor
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'Winterbourne's fingers were endowed with a gentle conjurer's touch in spreading the roots of each little tree, resulting in a sort of caress under which the delicate fibres all laid themselves out in their proper direction for growth.'
The Bibliotaph and Other People Leon H. Vincent
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On its website Castlebeck describes Winterbourne View as "a purpose designed acute service, offering assessment and intervention and support for people with learning disabilities, complex needs and challenging behaviour".
Winterbourne View hospital to close after Panorama abuse allegations 2011
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South Gloucestershire council has launched a serious case review into practices at Winterbourne View.
Winterbourne View hospital to close after Panorama abuse allegations 2011
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South Gloucestershire council has launched a serious case review into practices at Winterbourne View.
Winterbourne View hospital to close after Panorama abuse allegations 2011
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A handout photo, issued by the BBC, of a screen grab from the Panorama investigation into abuse at Winterbourne View.
Winterbourne View hospital to close after Panorama abuse allegations 2011
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Would you like to be a fly on the wall at the wedding of Lucas Cortez and Paige Winterbourne as their eminently practical plans are upended by their well-meaning friends?
WEEKLY BOOK RELEASES FOR APRIL 11TH | Open Society Book Club Discussions and Reviews 2010
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"Given the horrific events which have taken place at Winterbourne View I believe its future running is untenable," said Lopresti, MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke.
Winterbourne View hospital to close after Panorama abuse allegations 2011
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He is entirely democratic about the people hes interested inBen Winterbourne, the gas attack victim; Bonnie, the check-out girl.
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The owners of Winterbourne View, near Bristol, where 13 members of staff have been suspended after an investigation by the BBC's Panorama, have "voluntarily relinquished the hospital registration".
Winterbourne View hospital to close after Panorama abuse allegations 2011
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