Bedford
Americannoun
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John of Lancaster, Duke of, 1389–1435, English regent of France.
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a city in northern Texas.
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a city in northeastern Ohio, near Cleveland.
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a city in southern Indiana.
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a city in northeastern Massachusetts.
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former name of North Bedfordshire.
noun
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a town in SE central England, in Bedfordshire, on the River Ouse; administrative centre of Bedford unitary authority. Pop: 82 488 (2001)
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a unitary authority of SE central England. Pop: 154 900 (2007 est). Area: 480 sq km (185 sq miles)
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short for Bedfordshire
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David . 1937–2011, British composer, influenced by rock music
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Duke of , title of John of Lancaster . 1389–1435, son of Henry IV of England: protector of England and regent of France (1422–35)
Example Sentences
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When he’s looking to escape the city, Damon can retreat to his estate in Bedford, N.Y.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
What do we know about the Bedford train crash?
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Bedfordshire Police forced entry into a house on Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham, near Bedford, on Monday after receiving reports the family had not been seen for several days.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
FAA chief Bryan Bedford charged officials with drafting a measure that could take effect quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Which meant he might slip past me and across to New Bedford without giving me a chance to chase her into port.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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