Definitions
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- noun a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression `carry coals to Newcastle' meaning to do something unnecessary)
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Examples
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PS: for Mel in newcastle, I am in south Western Sydney - you know the part that's always in the news (smile) not 'cause of me - (even bigger smile) 7: 18 AM devildogwife said ...
Living the Dream 2007
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October 21st, 2008 at 6: 43 am what about the arc bridge in newcastle upon tyne or the tyne bridge both very very nice bridges! nj Says:
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The circus of Newcastle continues, yet again, yet again. newcastle is relegated
jaimewolf Diary Entry jaimewolf 2009
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The circus of Newcastle continues, yet again, yet again. newcastle is relegated
jaimewolf Diary Entry jaimewolf 2009
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September 13, 2009 9:09 AM newcastle photographer said...
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Legal types ain't innersted in that kinda stuff prolly; coals to newcastle and all.
"Buy American. I Am." Ann Althouse 2008
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February 20, 2007 at 8: 52 pm ray should of won and his first performance was one of my faves and his vocals wer gr8 hes a star cant wait till his album is out nxt month and his newcastle concert 12th october go ray!!!
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So when is the 3g network coming online in newcastle the above said that it was to be up and running by the end of 2008 so why hasnt it happened whats the hold up
3 promises expanded broadband coverage | Lifehacker Australia 2008
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I will donate a crate of newcastle browns to help them on their way.
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008
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I will donate a crate of newcastle browns to help them on their way.
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008
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