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[puhb] / pʌb /


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Farage often visits local restaurants and drops in for a drink at the neighborhood pub, a habit that residents say they appreciate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

England fan heads to World Cup, goes missing, found in Barcelona pub.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Some supporters who did not make it to a pub were faced with the risk of waking up their sleeping children if their celebrations became too rowdy.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

For the Instagram generation, some young people suggested the "aesthetics" of a pub are more important than drinks offered, for posting photos online.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The pub was fuller than before: Many voices inside it were now singing the carol that they had heard as they approached the church.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

On social media, people have gotten even more creative, photoshopping capybaras into Southampton destinations like pubs, shopping malls and the local soccer club’s stadium.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

She said she hoped pubs and bars would be "packed" for the game, as England "hopefully move one step closer to bringing football home".

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

The performing rights society now fans out to make sure pubs and bars get licenses for the music they play.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Mexico enters the match undefeated, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer allowed pubs to stay open until 5 a.m. for the game.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Hagrid had been known to befriend giant spiders, buy vicious, three-headed dogs from men in pubs, and sneak illegal dragon eggs into his cabin.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling




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