Wentworth

American

[went-wurth] / ˈwɛntˌwɜrθ /

noun

Thomas, 1st Earl of Strafford. Strafford, 1st Earl of.
William Charles, 1793–1872, Australian political leader, author, and journalist.

Wentworth British

/ ˈwɛntwəθ /

noun

Thomas. See (Earl of) Strafford
William Charles. 1790–1872, Australian explorer and statesman who was a member of the exploring party that first crossed the Blue Mountains in 1813 and was later a leader in the movement for self-government in New South Wales

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Fleetwood says he is glad to be "back at work" as he prepares for this week's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

It would be radically improved with a victory here at Wentworth.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

For 44 episodes of CBS’ series “Dallas,” Pointer played Rebecca Barnes Wentworth, Pamela and Cliff’s mother and the head of a rival oil family.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2025

The company is testing new systems to lure and keep customers, like a digital check-in for prescription pick-up, Wentworth said.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2025

Patrolmen from the new Chicago police precinct house on Wentworth walked past Holmes’s building each day.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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