Sunderland
Americannoun
noun
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a city and port in NE England, in Sunderland unitary authority, Tyne and Wear, at the mouth of the River Wear: formerly known for shipbuilding, now has car manufacturing, chemicals; university (1992). Pop: 177 739 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 283 100 (2003 est). Area: 138 sq km (53 sq miles)
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On Thursday, Wolves manager Rob Edwards and Sunderland counterpart Regis le Bris also hit out at the abuse their players had suffered.
From BBC
Sunderland just seem to be fading a little bit.
From BBC
Three defeats in six with Bayindir between the sticks led Amorim to give the Belgian a chance against Sunderland and he has not looked back.
From BBC
On 4 October, before a 2-0 home win against Sunderland, the club's chances of a top-five finish were the lowest this season.
From BBC
He scored another couple of goals at Sunderland on Sunday - he is a big powerful player, and the one thing you know is he is going to work that backline on his own.
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