Kirkby

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/ ˈkɜːbɪ /

noun

1. a town in NW England, in Knowsley unitary authority, Merseyside. Pop: 40 006 (2001)

Kirkby

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/ kɜːkbɪ /

noun

1. KirkbyEmma, Dame1949FBritishMUSIC: soprano Dame Emma. born 1949, British soprano, specializing in performances of early music with period instruments

Example Sentences

The account used material that echoed anti-immigrant protests last year in nearby Kirkby, suggesting a local organiser.

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A man has been shot dead on a street in the Kirkby suburb of Liverpool, police say.

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The victim, in his 30s, self-presented at hospital after suffering a leg injury in the attack in Ormonde Crescent, Kirkby, at about 21:00 BST on Saturday, Merseyside Police said.

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"On 25 October 1978, Queen Elizabeth II unveiled a plaque at Moorfields station to open the Merseyrail network, before travelling on 507 001 to Kirkby," he said.

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Ringleader Brian McPadden, 61, of Kirkby, was jailed for three years and six months at Liverpool Crown Court.

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