Beckford

American

[bek-ferd] / ˈbɛk fərd /

noun

William, 1759–1844, English writer.

Beckford British

/ ˈbɛkfəd /

noun

William . 1759–1844, English writer and dilettante; author of the oriental romance Vathek (1787)

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Williams and fellow 'Sunshine Girl' Shanice Beckford were among those who joined the relief efforts, handing out care packages that included food, sanitary products and nappies.

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"I literally cried the entire time. It is heart-breaking to see what our fellow countrymen are going through," said Beckford, who has won two Commonwealth Games bronze medals and a silver for Jamaica.

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"We weren't able to train for two weeks," Beckford said.

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Jermaine Beckford: If Spurs can get Eze and Savinho, then they've got a chance of the top four.

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Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre in Beckford, Worcestershire, cares for injured or sick wild animals and birds of prey, but manager Natalie Gould said it was costing £2,300 a day to run the charity.

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