Bedford

American  

[bed-ferd] / ˈbɛd fərd /

noun

1. John of Lancaster, Duke of, 1389–1435, English regent of France.

2. a city in northern Texas.

3. a city in northeastern Ohio, near Cleveland.

4. a city in southern Indiana.

5. a city in northeastern Massachusetts.

6. former name of North Bedfordshire.

7. Bedfordshire.

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Bedford ¹ British  

/ ˈbɛdfəd /

noun

1. a town in SE central England, in Bedfordshire, on the River Ouse; administrative centre of Bedford unitary authority. Pop: 82 488 (2001)

2. a unitary authority of SE central England. Pop: 154 900 (2007 est). Area: 480 sq km (185 sq miles)

3. short for Bedfordshire

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Bedford ² British  

/ ˈbɛdfəd /

noun

1. David . 1937–2011, British composer, influenced by rock music

2. Duke of , title of John of Lancaster . 1389–1435, son of Henry IV of England: protector of England and regent of France (1422–35)

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Example Sentences

Jonathan Lachowitz, founder of White Lighthouse Investment Management in Bedford, Mass., and Lausanne, Switzerland, said some ultrawealthy clients contract with security and insurance firms to provide varying levels of assistance in the event of unexpected trouble overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s always good to re-review vaccine programs, and it may be that it’s felt that if it were given slightly older, you might get higher uptake,” Bedford said.

From Salon

Bedford said vaccination rates have declined in the U.K. since the COVID-19 pandemic because schools were temporarily closed.

From Salon

If HPV vaccination rates fall, Bedford said it’s possible cervical cancer rates can rise.

From Salon

“There’s always an opportunity for people to catch up later, which would be a good thing; if they don’t have it when they’re young, they might catch up later,” Bedford said.

From Salon