Beverly
Americannoun
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a city in northeastern Massachusetts.
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Also Beverley. a first name: from an Old English word meaning “dweller at the beaver meadow.”
Example Sentences
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At that point, he relocated to a much bigger—and more expensive—spread in Beverly Hills’ highly sought-after Trousdale Estates neighborhood.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
We went for dinner at Noshi Sushi on Beverly Boulevard.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
At an annual tennis invitational and white party at a billionaire’s Beverly Hills mansion last weekend, the reality TV villain and mayoral hopeful marveled at his potential path to victory.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The Beverly Hills mansion features a wide range of custom amenities, including an indoor sports complex, complete with basketball and pickleball courts, a fully equipped gym, a boxing ring, a sports lounge, and a bar.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
“Max, I looked it up afterward,” Nurse Beverly said.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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