wales

[weylz] / weɪlz /

NOUN

rib of fabric

Synonyms

STRONG

grain mark rib ridge streak strip texture weal weave welt

Example Sentences

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Fly-tipping is an ongoing issue in many local authorities in Wales and the latest figures show incidents have risen to their highest number across the country in 17 years.

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Ireland kept alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin.

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A journalist - who had his house searched by police investigating allegations of spying for China - has told BBC Wales he was baffled to find himself implicated in the case.

From BBC

There's been reports in the last year suggesting the number of 15 to 30 year olds going to church in England and Wales is on a surprising rise.

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Times have been tough in recent years and the game in Wales has been in disarray on and off the field.

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