Darlington
Americannoun
noun
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an industrial town in NE England in Darlington unitary authority, S Durham: developed mainly with the opening of the Stockton-Darlington railway (1825). Pop: 86 082 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NE England, in Durham. Pop: 98 200 (2003 est). Area: 198 sq km (77 sq miles)
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Canada’s Darlington SMR: C$21 billion for four units.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
Darlington has crafted a dark, edgy thriller whose engaging protagonist and intriguing psychological insights linger in the mind long after the memory of that last, jaw-dropping twist fades away.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
In the summer of 2023, Bethany Hutchison was leaving the female staff changing room on the first floor of Darlington Memorial Hospital, as another staff member, Rose Henderson, was walking in.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
Perhaps the key finding in the 134 pages of legal argument in the Darlington case is that the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust misunderstood equalities law.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
On normal days, of course, Lord Darlington took his meals, as does Mr Farraday today, in the more intimate atmosphere of the dining room, which is ideal for accommodating up to a dozen.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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