Edwards
Americannoun
noun
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Gareth ( Owen ). born 1947, Welsh Rugby Union footballer: halfback for Wales (1967–78) and the British Lions (1968–74)
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Jonathan. 1703–58, American Calvinist theologian and metaphysician; author of The Freedom of the Will (1754)
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Jonathan. born 1966, British athlete: gold medallist in the triple jump at the Olympics (2000) and the World Championships (1995, 2001)
Example Sentences
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“It used to be, when the markets moved too far, people started asking about buying Treasurys,” said Bob Edwards, chief investment officer at Edwards Asset Management.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 6, 2026
The vote occurred about a month after a House Ethics Committee investigation found substantial evidence that Edwards violated House rules.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
But with the retirements of Beaumont and Knight, two of England's finest, head coach Charlotte Edwards is building towards next summer's Ashes with places up for grabs in the top order.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Supporters of the assisted dying bill - brought by Labour MP Lauren Edwards - are hoping it will to pass the Commons unamended.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
And then, oh, my God, Ed played a slow song, “It’s All in the Game” by Tommy Edwards.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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