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Meanings of Newcastle in English

A port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression `carry coals to Newcastle' meaning to do something unnecessary)

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Examples for "Newcastle-upon-Tyne"
Examples for "Newcastle-upon-Tyne"
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In Newcastle-upon-Tyne there are practically no overcrowded families waiting to be rehoused.
The Guardian
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Address to General Grant from the Chamber of Commerce, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1877.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volu...
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The first of these appeared at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, so early as the month of October.
The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abol...
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John Pugh, otherwise Blueskin, was born at Morpeth near Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned a...
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Of particular interest will be results from Sunderland and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, which will arrive from 2330 GMT.
Reuters
Usage of Newcastle in English
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That goal means Newcastle move 10 points clear of the third-placed Terriers.
The Guardian
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Can anyone remember whether Newcastle are actually any good at cup finals?
The Guardian
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Bobby Robson has described managing Newcastle United as a dream come true.
The Irish Times
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He is at the right age and the right fit for Newcastle.
The Guardian
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It took 23 minutes before the Newcastle United fans had seen enough.
The Guardian
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The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used to determine the quality of the studies.
Pubmed
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The Newcastle-based company sells software to more than six million small businesses.
Reuters
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Afterwards, Newcastle manager Bobby Robson said: It was a very difficult match.
The Guardian
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They will only be feted, though, with the right result at Newcastle.
The Guardian
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Sure enough, a goal from each brought Newcastle a deserved victory yesterday.
The Irish Times
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They think Newcastle is an easy target, but it's not, he said.
The Guardian
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The quality of each included study was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.
Pubmed
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Spurs' long-awaited victory takes them to five points, one behind second-to-last Newcastle.
The Guardian
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The City of Newcastle went ahead with its firework display as planned.
News.com.au
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The Newcastle Knights haven't won a competition for more than 15 years.
The Guardian
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Jencks is now working on an enormous project just north of Newcastle.
The Guardian