Samsun

American

[sahm-soon] / sɑmˈsun /

noun

a city in N Turkey, in Asia.

Samsun British

/ ˈsɑmsun /

noun

Ancient name: Amisus. a port in N Turkey, on the Black Sea. Pop: 395 000 (2005 est)

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They were nowhere near that bad in Turkey but, even then, Page's side were straining to keep their opponents at bay during the first half in Samsun.

From BBC

After a positive start with an unexpected opening draw in Croatia and a straightforward home win against Latvia, Wales seemed set for the play-offs following disastrous back-to-back defeats against Armenia at home and Turkey in Samsun during the summer.

From BBC

It says the TQ Samsun left on Sunday - a claim backed by Reuters news agency.

From BBC

Ukrainian officials did not immediately comment on whether the ship, the Turkish-flagged TQ Samsun, had left Odesa.

From Reuters

Moore is suspended for Monday's game against Turkey in Samsun.

From BBC

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