Portsmouth

[ pawrts-muhth, pohrts- ]

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noun

a seaport in S Hampshire, in S England, on the English Channel: chief British naval station.
a seaport in SE Virginia: navy yard.
a seaport in SE New Hampshire: naval base; Russian-Japanese peace treaty 1905.
a city in S Ohio, on the Ohio River.
a town in SE Rhode Island.

Portsmouth

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noun

Informal namePompey a port in S England, in Portsmouth unitary authority, Hampshire, on the English Channel: Britain's chief naval base; university (1992). Pop: 187 056 (2001)
a unitary authority in S England, in Hampshire. Pop: 188 700 (2003 est). Area: 37 sq km (14 sq miles)
a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River: naval base; shipyards. Pop: 99 617 (2003 est)

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Royal Navy ships based in Plymouth and Portsmouth were deployed to track Russian warships through British waters this week, a navy spokesperson has said.

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But a year later they won the title, having also reached the FA Cup semi-final where they lost to eventual winners Portsmouth.

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Had she not lost her seat in Portsmouth North in 2024, she would have been a potential contender to lead her party in opposition.

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That 2008 showpiece was also the last time a final did not include one of the aforementioned five Premier League sides, with Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth beating Cardiff.

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Redknapp was the last English manager to win a major domestic trophy - the 2008 FA Cup with Portsmouth - before Eddie Howe led Newcastle to victory in this year's Carabao Cup final.

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