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Bridges

American  
[brij-iz] / ˈbrɪdʒ ɪz /

noun

  1. Calvin Blackman 1889–1938, U.S. geneticist.

  2. Harry (Alfred Bryant Renton) 1900–1990, U.S. labor leader, born in Australia.

  3. Robert (Seymour), 1884–1930, English poet and essayist: poet laureate 1913–30.

Bridges British  
/ ˈbrɪdʒɪz /

noun

  1. Robert ( Seymour ). 1844–1930, English poet: poet laureate (1913–30)

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US actors Angelina Jolie, Jared Leto, Matt Damon and Jeff Bridges have all admitted to losing track of their gilded Academy Awards over the years.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Lauren Bridges is sick of being a millionaire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The documents came as part of a battle Hirschi fought with first husband Heath Hirschi after marrying Bridges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Todd Bridges has taken steps to make his split from Bettijo Hirschi official after announcing in January that he and his spouse had separated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Bridges, because they are usually sensibly planned civil-engineering projects, are only built to go over things—often, things with lots of water in them.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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