Aldridge

[ awl-drij ]

/ ˈɔl drɪdʒ /

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noun

Ira Frederick "the African Roscius", 1804?–67, U.S. actor, primarily in Europe.

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How to use Aldridge in a sentence

At first, word began circling that Aldridge and the Spurs were not always on the same page and the team reportedly looked into trading him in the summer of 2017.
LaMarcus Aldridge has played his final game for the Spurs, says Gregg Popovich|Des Bieler|March 11, 2021|Washington Post
By October of that year, though, he agreed to a contract extension, and Popovich said in January 2018 that Aldridge had been “fantastic” after the team changed the way it was deploying him.
LaMarcus Aldridge has played his final game for the Spurs, says Gregg Popovich|Des Bieler|March 11, 2021|Washington Post
The decision to move on from Aldridge should not be interpreted that he has been a “problem” for the team, said Popovich, but rather both sides have decided it is in his best interest.
LaMarcus Aldridge has played his final game for the Spurs, says Gregg Popovich|Des Bieler|March 11, 2021|Washington Post
Re-integrating Aldridge, who didn’t play in the bubble, has meant slowing down a bit again this season, but the Spurs have stayed small and spread out, and they’ve been better off for it.
The Spurs’ Young Trio Has Them Back In The Mix|Jared Dubin|January 20, 2021|FiveThirtyEight

This will be much more difficult to do without Aldridge, who propped up a unit that checked in only slightly above-average anyway.
Who’s Who In The NBA Bubble: The Teams Just Along For The Ride|Jared Dubin|July 20, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Off the job, Aldridge is happily married to Kings of Leon front man Caleb Followill.
Meet the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girls|Amy Zimmerman|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Lily Aldridge, the third and final cover model, has an extremely impressive resume.
Meet the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girls|Amy Zimmerman|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The 50th anniversary cover features Chrissy Teigen (right), Nina Agdal (left), and Lily Aldridge (center).
Meet the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girls|Amy Zimmerman|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Daily Pic: In Miami, Laura Aldridge recuts painting's cloth.
Art Fairs Yield Pockets of Interest|Blake Gopnik|December 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
British fashion photographer Miles Aldridge credits luck for the reason he became a photographer.
Miles Aldridge's Erotic Dreams|Paul Laster|June 18, 2009|DAILY BEAST
"I am sure you may do that," interrupted Aldridge with respectful emphasis.
The Weird Sisters, Volume III (of 3)|Richard Dowling
In a little while Aldridge took his leave, and Grey was left alone.
The Weird Sisters, Volume III (of 3)|Richard Dowling
Before its extinction it had held in 1821, at Aldridge's Repository, the first national agricultural show.
A Short History of English Agriculture|W. H. R. Curtler
His name was Ira Aldridge, and scandal said he was the dresser of some great actor whom he used to imitate.
The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 27, March 1893|Various
And supposing such is the case,” said Tom Aldridge, taking up the cudgels, “what then?
Picked up at Sea|J.C. Hutcheson