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redan

(rɪˈdæn)
n
(Fortifications) a fortification of two parapets at a salient angle
[C17: from French, from earlier redent notching of a saw edge, from re- + dent tooth, from Latin dēns]
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The Redan was within rifle- shot of the Malakoff; Inkerman was a mile away; and Balaklava removed but an hour's ride.
They brought them from the Malakoff, from the Redan, Inkerman, Balaklava--every where.
The Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) examination will go on as scheduled at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Paya Redan tomorrow, as the all-clear has been given by the authorities following the ammonia gas leak earlier today at a nearby chicken processing farm.
Attractions include a free-entry Comics Fair at the Castle, free Kids' Zone at the Library run by Redan, workshops, film screenings, live art and face painting.
Sites and service plots could be provided to private sectors, housing cooperatives, Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) and individuals.
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Billy Gimour and Daishawn Redan both got hat-tricks while Charlie Brown bagged a brace as George McEachran and an own goal from Thor Olav Moe saw the Blues hit double figures.
The visitors made a strong start and Daishawn Redan showed great pace to race past Jay Foulston into the box but captain Mark O'Brien was on hand to clear the danger.
Ashby-Hammond was called into action again shortly afterwards, pushing away a 25-yard effort from Mohammed Ihattaren before Daishawn Redan missed the target with a header.
Czech referee Zbynek Proske issued the second yellow card to the 16-year-old after being adjudged to have stepped off his line in saving Daishawn Redan's spot kick.
Publishing licencees include Redan, which will produce a magazine, while Phidal and Puffin, part of Penguin Random House Children's, are both publishing a range of book formats.
Dormie Club said it stretches across a 1,020-acre expanse of land with a design that includes reachable par fours, wind tunnels, bunkers positioned to stimulate creative strategy, and a 241-yard reverse Redan par three.