Beverly
Americannoun
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a city in northeastern Massachusetts.
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Also Beverley. a first name: from an Old English word meaning “dweller at the beaver meadow.”
Example Sentences
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“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” turned 20 this year and has the distinction of most-watched of the franchise, with “Real Housewives of Atlanta” coming in second after carrying the torch for a decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The influx of investment and dedicated citizenry has helped the San Gabriel Valley suburb flourish economically and culturally, earning it the nickname the “Chinese Beverly Hills.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
This is the school year starting now, in August, in Beverly Hills, California, and in whatever town you grew up in.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Beverly Solo, a New York City resident of 44 years - who wore a shirt saying "Tax The Rich" - said the pied-à-terre measure could raise important money for city services.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
It wasn’t wise to linger on this dangerous topic, but Nurse Beverly asked another question anyway: “How do you think you’re going to accomplish that?”
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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