Bartholomew
Americannoun
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one of the 12 apostles of Jesus: sometimes called Nathanael.
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a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “son of Talmai.”
noun
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John Bartholomew, 81, and his wife have lived in one of England's commonhold developments, in Somerset, for around 12 years.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
The new investigation “raised concerns that some patients may have been denied medically necessary care,” said Rosemary Bartholomew, the lead author of the reports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Staff were informed of the potential job cuts at a meeting held by the vice-chancellor, Prof Paul Bartholomew, on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
Zelensky was also due to meet Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of most Christian Orthodox churches, a week before the Orthodox Easter, celebrated in Ukraine and Russia on April 12.
From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026
Bartholomew would harangue them until the bell tolled for sext, the midday prayers.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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