Andrew

[ an-droo ]

/ ˈæn dru /

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noun

one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. Mark 3:18; John 1:40–42.

a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “manly.”

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Words nearby Andrew

Andrea, Andrea del Sarto, Andreanof Islands, Andreev, Andretti, Andrew, Andrewes, Andrew of Crete, Andrews, Andreyev, Andria

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How to use Andrew in a sentence

It’s been two years now, and we have to move on from Andrew, all the rumors and all that stuff.
Colts owner quells Andrew Luck rumors: ‘We have to get on with the business of reality’|Des Bieler|February 5, 2021|Washington Post
Andrew is trying his best for the profession he loves, for goodness’ sake.
Andrew Lloyd Webber believes in the imminent return of Broadway and the West End. That’s all he asks of you.|Peter Marks|December 4, 2020|Washington Post
Giuffre has released a photograph that appears to show her and Andrew standing side-by-side, with his hand draped around her and resting on her bare midriff.
Ghislaine Maxwell deposition portrays her as combative, loyal defender of sex offender Epstein|Rosalind Helderman, Shayna Jacobs, Beth Reinhard, Devlin Barrett|October 22, 2020|Washington Post
Andrew, thank you so much for joining me today in what has been just a fantastic conversation on the Business Lab.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has begun: Now’s the time to join|Jason Sparapani|October 15, 2020|MIT Technology Review

Andrew noticed a buildup of certain mussels, a type of mollusk, in very grassy areas.
For teens, big problems may lead to meaningful research|Carolyn Wilke|July 28, 2020|Science News For Students
“I do not support gay marriages being recognized in Florida,” he wrote Andrew Walther of Sanford.
Jeb Bush’s Unseen Anti-Gay Marriage Emails|Jackie Kucinich|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The big slug happened to hit the suspect in the street, passing through his arm and then striking Police Officer Andrew Dossi.
Shot Down During the NYPD Slowdown|Michael Daly|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The father of the wounded Officer Andrew Dossi sums it up perfectly.
Shot Down During the NYPD Slowdown|Michael Daly|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
When the father arrived at the hospital, he was told that Andrew Dossi was in surgery, but the wounds were not life-threatening.
Shot Down During the NYPD Slowdown|Michael Daly|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Andrew and Fergie separated in 1992 after six years of marriage and formally divorced in 1996.
Fergie Dives Into Prince Andrew’s Sex Scandal|Tom Sykes|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Andrew Michael Ramsay, a Scottish historian and philosopher, died.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
This group contains the name of the only President (Andrew Johnson) who was ever sought to be impeached.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
This is very probable, and may account also for the elevated model which was adopted both by Andrew and some others of the Amati.
Violins and Violin Makers|Joseph Pearce
After Andrew, as great makers, come his two sons Antonius and Hieronymus, who flourished from 1550 to 1634.
Violins and Violin Makers|Joseph Pearce
The tone is also more powerful than Andrew's violins generally are, and it is altogether a very fine example of his work.
Violins and Violin Makers|Joseph Pearce

British Dictionary definitions for Andrew

Andrew

/ (ˈændruː) /

noun

New Testament Saint. one of the twelve apostles of Jesus; the brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland. Feast day: Nov 30

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