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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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It’s the shawl-collared cardigan that protagonist Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski, played by Jeff Bridges, sports throughout the film.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

Bonakdar said Bridges had received threats from people accusing him of being an undercover ICE agent and that some had told him he was not welcome in certain places.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

When the driver of the orange vehicle saw him, Bonakdar said, Bridges was not wearing a face covering, as immigration agents often do, or a badge or tactical vest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Year: 2023 Compiled by: Donny Bridges and Kate Doyle Of note: Lotta cool graphs in this one!

From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026

Dad and Mr. Bridges arranged to have a meeting at our house tonight with Coach Warner and anyone else who wanted to come.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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