coombe

(ko͞om)

Variant of combe..

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It was from Coombe Tracey, and it was addressed in a woman's hand."

Tomorrow morning I shall find my way to Coombe Tracey, and if I can see this Mrs.

I dare say he goes to Coombe Tracey for what he wants."

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The horns of the crescent slowly moved apart, until at last they formed a line from Hanwell to Coombe and Malden.

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After her came grey wolves, fawning on her, and grim- eyed lions, and bears, and fleet leopards, ravenous for deer: and she was glad in heart to see them, and put desire in their breasts, so that they all mated, two together, about the shadowy coombes.

He carried me over many fields of mortal men and over much land untilled and unpossessed, where savage wild-beasts roam through shady coombes, until I thought never again to touch the life-giving earth with my feet.

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Corinne Coombe was named president and chief executive officer on Sept.

BACCARAT'S TOP SLOT FILLED BY FORMER FASHION EXECUTIVE

If you're heading to Coombe Weekender it's time to start getting your festival essentials ready.

Coventry's Coombe Weekender 2019: The items you're banned from taking in; Make sure you don't get turned away at the gates if you're heading to Coombe Weekender

An ILLEGAL travellers camp has been set up at Coombe Country Park (above).

Travellers set up camp at Coombe Country Park

Accountants and business planners Harrison Beale & Owen, which has offices in Coventry and Leamington, hosted a free legal marketing seminar at Coombe Abbey Hotel in Coventry.

Legal eagles keep an eye on the benefits of marketing

The high ropes attraction will swing into action at Coombe Country Park this Saturday at 10am.