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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Darlington were aiming to sneak a play-off spot at the end of the League Two season and in a match against Bury, were gifted the perfect start.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
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
A report last year found unnecessary surgeries were carried out, cancers were missed and poor standards of care were delivered at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
By then, Mrs Carolyn Barnet's days of influence over his lordship were well over - indeed, the lady had ceased to be a visitor at Darlington Hall altogether.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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