Andrews

American

[an-drooz] / ˈæn druz /

noun

Charles McLean 1863–1943, U.S. historian and author.
Frank Maxwell, 1884–1943, U.S. Air Force general.
Julie Julia Elizabeth Wells, born 1935, U.S. actress, born in England.
Roy Chapman, 1884–1960, U.S. naturalist, explorer, and author.
a city in NW Texas.

Andrews British

/ ˈændruːz /

noun

Thomas. 1813–85, Irish physical chemist, noted for his work on the liquefaction of gases

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Despite this, she continued her connection with the natural world and took time after leaving school to work as an outdoor pursuits instructor before going to university in St Andrews.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It is a tricky enough game anyway - Brentford have had a great season under Keith Andrews and they beat Liverpool in the reverse fixture back in October.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The movie, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, came out in 1965.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

There are trees that ski, and train whistles with big lips and high heels, modeled after harmony group the Andrews Sisters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

I have a bunch of congratulations and emoji-laden texts from people—Owen and Leo, Cora, some random kids I barely know, and even Ophelia Kirk—and some emails, including one from Ms. Andrews.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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