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Dover

1. a port in SE England, in E Kent on the Strait of Dover: the only one of the Cinque Ports that is still important; a stronghold since ancient times and Caesar's first point of attack in the invasion of Britain (55 bc). Pop.: 34 087 (2001)
2. Strait of. a strait between SE England and N France, linking the English Channel with the North Sea. Width: about 32 km (20 miles)
3. a city in the US, the capital of Delaware, founded in 1683: 18th-century buildings. Pop.: 32 808 (2003 est.)
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TROUS START TO THE SEASON FOR DOVER? In terms of player recruitment and fitness, training in the evenings has made it harder for Dover to compete at National League level.
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Dover Air Force Base (Dover AFB) and the state's presence serve as anchors for the economy and help to mitigate credit concerns related to the city's relatively weak income levels and higher than average unemployment.
"In his 35 years at Dover, Bob created an incredible legacy, and we are thankful for his outstanding leadership during his entire tenure," Johnston added.
Dover Digital Printing is the newly formed operating company within Dover that brings together complimentary digital textile, graphics and signage solutions from Caldera, MS Printing Solutions and JK Group.
Manny Parry gave Dover an early lead when he headed home from five yards.
A Dover developer has proposed a mixed-use development for a three-acre site on Dover Point Road.
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