Sudbury
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- proper noun
- The main cities affected by these federal downsizes were Hamilton, Ottawa, and Sudbury.
- Sudbury smelters
- Sudbury, Ontario
- Sudbury Area
Examples
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Word this morning from Sudbury, Canada, is that marriage proposals are outnumbering death threats two to one for the Neanderthal visitor.
Fiction book (2002) -
Many tourists visit Sudbury to explore the mining museums and attractions.
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I left all my things in Sudbury.
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What are you doing in Sudbury?
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I also wish we could have stayed out in the country, but there are no good jobs in Sudbury.
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Then I remembered I was in Sudbury.
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The Children of Paradise were supposed to tour from Sudbury to Thunder Bay.
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The group is planning a pilgrimage to the mining town of Sudbury, Ontario, where the Neanderthal is currently living.
Fiction book (2002) -
Mary Vaughan was the only passenger on the Inco Learjet flying from Toronto to Sudbury; she'd noted on boarding that the plane, painted with dark-green sides, was labeled "The Nickel Pickle" on its bow.
Fiction book (2002) -
The city of Sudbury has a vibrant community and numerous outdoor activities.
Synonyms
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A city in Ontario, Canada known for nickel mining and many lakes
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sudbury comes from old English parts sud meaning 'south' and bury meaning 'town' or 'fort'. So the name originally meant a 'southern town', which is why it is used as a place name for the city in Ontario.