Swindon
Americannoun
noun
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a town in S England, in NE Wiltshire: railway workshops, high technology. Pop: 155 432 (2001)
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a unitary authority in S England, in Wiltshire. Pop: 181 200 (2003 est). Area: 230 sq km (89 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Ian Drewery, 69, was travelling back to London from visiting his son in Swindon in September 2025 when he suddenly collapsed.
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He has been getting support from the Platform Project, a not-for-profit organisation in Swindon that helps young people get into the workplace.
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Bowman described the suitcase as dark green with brown straps and appealed for anyone who saw someone get off the GWR train at Didcot Parkway, Reading or Swindon to get in touch with her.
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By the time he arrived at Swindon Town, Milner had made 18 Premier League appearances, scored a couple of goals and, despite his tender years, was already revered by Leeds fans.
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Sam Parkin, who was at Swindon at the same time as Milner, remembers a committed and hard-working teenager eager to learn.
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