Sharon

American

[shuh-rohn, shar-uhn] / ʃəˈroʊn, ˈʃær ən /

noun

Ariel, 1928–2014, Israeli military and political leader; prime minister 2001–06.
a fertile coastal plain in ancient Palestine: now a coastal region N of Tel Aviv in Israel.
a city in W Pennsylvania.
a town in E Massachusetts.
Also Sharen a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “a plain or flat area.”

Sharon ¹ British

/ ʃəˈrɒn /

noun

Ariel (ˈærɪəl). born 1928, Israeli soldier and politician; Likud prime minister (2001–06)

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Sharon ² British

/ ˈʃærən /

noun

a plain in W Israel, between the Mediterranean and the hills of Samaria, extending from Haifa to Tel Aviv

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Example Sentences

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Both Kelly and Sharon Osbourne said having the tribute to Ozzy was "an honour".

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"I know he would be so proud to win this tonight," said Sharon.

From BBC

Sharon added that she wanted to "thank everybody for their love that they have shown for Ozzy over so many years. It's not taken lightly."

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Birmingham meant "everything" to Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne has told the BBC.

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Speaking on the red carpet at the Brit Awards on Saturday, Sharon said her husband, who was born and raised in the Aston area of the city, had never forgotten his hometown.

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