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Stamford

American  
[stam-ferd] / ˈstæm fərd /

noun

  1. a city in SW Connecticut.

  2. a male given name.

Stamford British  
/ ˈstæmfəd /

noun

  1. a city in SW Connecticut, on Long Island Sound: major chemical research laboratories. Pop: 120 107 (2003 est)

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Chelsea will play all of their Women's Super League matches at Stamford Bridge from the start of next season.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The permanent move to Stamford Bridge marks a new era for Chelsea's women as they experience a period of transition.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Chelsea's decision to sack Liam Rosenior after only 106 days in charge is the latest example of the monument to dysfunction and chaos owners BlueCo have built at Stamford Bridge.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Their remaining two home games of the season are already scheduled to take place at Stamford Bridge.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Police in the neighboring towns of Darien and Stamford in Connecticut and Port Chester, New York, had been alerted.

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg

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