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Govanhill in a sentence

Using Govanhill

  • In the example corpus, govanhill often appears in combinations such as: and govanhill, the govanhill.

Context around Govanhill

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 27 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 5 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 9 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often after:

international 1× crosshill 1× especially 1× housing 1× locals 1×

Sentence patterns with Govanhill

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

also of govanhill was arrested 1× centred in govanhill 1× combine with govanhill locals to 1× gorbals and govanhill are precisely 1× govanhill is no 1× in the govanhill crosshill area 1× of the govanhill housing association 1× southside and govanhill especially has 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a new deal 1× det supt fil 1× govanhill is no 1× i was asked 1× john mclardie was 1× ms thewliss who 1×

Common sentence endings:

centred in govanhill 1× from early childhood 1× govanhill international festival 1× govanhill was arrested 1× heritage is protected 1× supposed immigration violations 1×

Words around Govanhill

Just before it in the word index:

govandi 8 govan 50 gova 2 gov 4.036 gouzenko 3 gouyave 4

Just after it in the word index:

govani 2 govardhan 10 govcloud 2 gove 256 govea 2 govee 12

Similar in corpus frequency:

aargau 12 abacos 12 abboud 12 abdelkader 12 abdomens 12 abdou 12

Corpus analysis for Govanhill

  • In this selection, "govanhill" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, international, crosshill and especially stand out and add context to how "govanhill" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include also of govanhill was arrested and centred in govanhill. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "govanhill" sits close to words such as aargau, abacos and abboud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with govanhill

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Roberts, also of Govanhill, was arrested. (6 words)

John McLardie was the chairman of the Govanhill Housing Association until last year. (13 words)

I was asked to write on this subject and speak on it as part of this summer’s Govanhill International Festival. (21 words)

Longer example sentences

Govanhill is no longer Murphy's doorstep as he's moved just outside of Glasgow but he grew up the area: his paternal grandmother and his father lived there and so he spent time in the community from early childhood. (40 words)

Ms Thewliss, who has raised concerns directly with the council, said: "I have had concerns raised by residents who, like me, value new businesses in the Govanhill/Crosshill area, but wish to ensure that our precious built heritage is protected. (40 words)

A New Deal for Local Government needs to be one that empowers local Councils to invest where their communities need it most – and the Gorbals and Govanhill are precisely the communities that need it the most. (36 words)

Example sentences (9)

A New Deal for Local Government needs to be one that empowers local Councils to invest where their communities need it most – and the Gorbals and Govanhill are precisely the communities that need it the most.

Govanhill is no longer Murphy's doorstep as he's moved just outside of Glasgow but he grew up the area: his paternal grandmother and his father lived there and so he spent time in the community from early childhood.

I was asked to write on this subject and speak on it as part of this summer’s Govanhill International Festival.

Ms Thewliss, who has raised concerns directly with the council, said: "I have had concerns raised by residents who, like me, value new businesses in the Govanhill/Crosshill area, but wish to ensure that our precious built heritage is protected.

Roberts, also of Govanhill, was arrested.

Speaking of his love for the spot, Eddie said: “There’s a great community feel to a lot of the neighbourhoods in the Southside and Govanhill especially has a really nice vibe to it.

John McLardie was the chairman of the Govanhill Housing Association until last year.

The Kenmure Street siege saw networks to protect asylum seekers combine with Govanhill locals to prevent the deportation of two neighbours in a Home Office van for supposed immigration violations.

Det Supt Fil Capaldi, in charge of the National Human Trafficking Unit, said: “The reality is that this instance was centred in Govanhill.

Common combinations with govanhill

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

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