Biddle
Americannoun
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Francis, 1886–1968, U.S. attorney general 1941–45.
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John, 1615–62, English theologian: founder of English Unitarianism.
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Nicholas, 1786–1844, U.S. financier.
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Example Sentences
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A “low-key” campaign will mitigate the threat of dwindling supplies and high casualties, without necessarily providing Trump with a path to victory, said Stephen Biddle, a professor of international and public policy at Columbia University.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
"We need different requirements in terms of animal health testing and quarantine periods," Biddle, Twycross' director of conservation, said.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Biddle warned this reduction was replicated at zoos across the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“This worthy president,” retorted Biddle in 1834, “thinks that because he has scalped Indians and imprisoned judges, he is to have his way with the Bank. He is mistaken.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
The car moved through the darkness at a rapid speed, turned left at the Sanctified Church of the Crucified Jesus, and took the Biddle Creek Road which followed the river toward the training depot.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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