Beckford
Americannoun
noun
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If Reginald Beckford had been told a few years ago that he would later make a living as a scuba diving instructor, he would probably have laughed.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2023
She has an eye for talent, helping Iman, Naomi Campbell, Tyson Beckford and so many others achieve success.
From Salon • Sep. 14, 2023
“He didn’t have to do this,” Beckford said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2022
A donation by Wall and fundraising aided by his foundation eventually brought in more than $600,000 that was disbursed to more than 450 families in wards seven and eight, Beckford said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2022
Sugar lords like Beckford wanted to make sure American colonists would buy only from their islands, and would not be able to look for cheaper sugar elsewhere.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
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