Bedford
John of Lancaster, Duke of, 1389–1435, English regent of France.
a city in northern Texas.
a city in northeastern Ohio, near Cleveland.
a city in southern Indiana.
a city in northeastern Massachusetts.
former name of North Bedfordshire.
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How to use Bedford in a sentence
"Now we have two families that's missing someone from the holidays," a Bedford-Stuyvesant resident told a local news station.
Harris was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Bedford, N.Y., but was granted clemency in 1993 by Gov. Mario Cuomo.
Dave Bredensteiner of Bedford, who served under the lieutenant colonel in Iraq, praised her effusively as an excellent leader.
Joni Ernst's Big Pivot: From Pig Castrator to Iowa Nice | Ben Jacobs | August 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSo sayeth Mike Tyson, the menacing and troubled warrior from the mean streets of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
The Art of Strategy: Or How to Fight and Lead Better | James A. Warren | December 30, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI met him briefly at an event he attended with Kelly and Mayor Michael Bloomberg in Bedford-Stuyvesant back in April.
At Elstow, a mile from Bedford, we saw his cottage, a mean-looking little hut with only two rooms.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyThe train drew up at a platform, and as Max started back into his seat, the carriage-door opened, and Ella Bedford fainted.
By Birth a Lady | George Manville FennAnd all this while, burning with fever, Ella Bedford lay delirious, and with a nurse at her bedside night and day.
By Birth a Lady | George Manville FennThis new war afforded Bedford an opportunity for moving in parliament for the recall of the British troops from Germany.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntThough still strong in votes in the commons, he had few allies of any weight, for Bedford was offended with him.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William Hunt
British Dictionary definitions for Bedford (1 of 2)
/ (ˈbɛdfəd) /
a town in SE central England, in Bedfordshire, on the River Ouse; administrative centre of Bedford unitary authority. Pop: 82 488 (2001)
a unitary authority of SE central England. Pop: 154 900 (2007 est). Area: 480 sq km (185 sq miles)
short for Bedfordshire
British Dictionary definitions for Bedford (2 of 2)
/ (ˈbɛdfəd) /
David . 1937–2011, British composer, influenced by rock music
Duke of, title of John of Lancaster . 1389–1435, son of Henry IV of England: protector of England and regent of France (1422–35)
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