Grodno

American

[grod-noh, graw-dnuh] / ˈgrɒd noʊ, ˈgrɔ dnə /

noun

a city in western Belarus, on the Niemen River: formerly in Poland.

Grodno British

/ ˈɡrɔdnə /

noun

a city in W Belarus on the Neman River: part of Poland (1921–39); an industrial centre. Pop: 318 000 (2005 est)

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About 100 Wagner troops have moved near the city of Grodno, close to the Polish and Lithuanian borders, the PM added.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2023

Mazheika is on trial in the city of Grodno, in western Belarus.

From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2023

The trial in the western city of Grodno was closed to independent journalists and Western diplomats, but photos from the courtroom suggested that Poczobut has lost significant weight while in custody.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2023

He was then taken to a warehouse in Grodno region where hundreds of other migrants had gathered.

From Reuters • Dec. 8, 2021

Men of superior courage among the nobility assembled at Grodno around the under-treasurer, Pan Gosyevski; for the royal proclamation summoning the general militia appointed that as the place of muster.

From The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

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