Thames
Americannoun
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a river in S England, flowing E through London to the North Sea. 209 miles (336 km) long.
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a river in SE Canada, in Ontario province, flowing SW to Lake St. Clair. 160 miles (260 km) long.
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an estuary in SE Connecticut, flowing S past New London to Long Island Sound. 15 miles (24 km) long.
noun
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Ancient name: Tamesis. a river in S England, rising in the Cotswolds in several headstreams and flowing generally east through London to the North Sea by a large estuary. Length: 346 km (215 miles)
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a river in SE Canada, in Ontario, flowing south to London, then southwest to Lake St Clair. Length: 217 km (135 miles)
Example Sentences
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A suspect has been arrested, Thames Valley Police said in a post on social media.
From BBC
Brown said he had submitted a five-page dossier to several UK police forces – including the Met, Sussex and Thames Valley Police – providing new and additional information from Epstein-related documents published in the US.
From BBC
The former prince was released under investigation 11 hours after his arrest by Thames Valley Police.
From BBC
On Thursday, Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but has not faced charges.
From BBC
Brown told the BBC last week that he had "submitted a five-page memorandum to the Metropolitan, Surrey, Sussex Thames Valley and other relevant UK police constabularies".
From BBC
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