Tilburg

American

[til-burg, til-bœrkh] / ˈtɪl bɜrg, ˈtɪl bœrx /

noun

a city in the S Netherlands.

Tilburg British

/ ˈtɪlbyrx, ˈtɪlbɜːɡ /

noun

a city in the S Netherlands, in North Brabant: textile industries. Pop: 198 000 (2003 est)

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“Many grandparents provide regular care for their grandchildren – care that supports families and society more broadly,” said lead researcher Flavia Chereches, MS, of Tilburg University in the Netherlands.

From Science Daily

The research, led by Irene Scopelliti, Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science, and Janina Steinmetz, Professor of Marketing at Bayes, along with Dr. Anna Paley from the Tilburg School of Economics and Management, explored how people judge their own behavior compared with what they expect from dining companions.

From Science Daily

The 20-year-old they call 'Ini' - a nod to former Spain maestro Andres Iniesta - staked her claim for that role in Tilburg.

From BBC

When previewing the last dance in Tilburg, former Scotland international Leanne Crichton admitted it was a "bleak" campaign she was desperate to see the back of.

From BBC

Twelve hours before kick-off in Tilburg, Scotland were on the tarmac at Edinburgh Airport.

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