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Biddle

American  
[bid-l] / ˈbɪd l /

noun

  1. Francis, 1886–1968, U.S. attorney general 1941–45.

  2. John, 1615–62, English theologian: founder of English Unitarianism.

  3. Nicholas, 1786–1844, U.S. financier.


Biddle British  
/ ˈbɪdəl /

noun

  1. John . 1615–62, English theologian; founder of Unitarianism in England

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Increasing the price is "not something we do lightly and we've managed to hold the price for several years, but unfortunately the fuel increase has tipped us over the edge," said Biddle.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

George Biddle, a muralist who became the chair of the War Department Art Advisory Committee, laid out the mission, advising his artists:

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2025

During the strikes, set decorator Mary Ann Biddle and her husband, boom operator John Unsinn, launched a GoFundMe campaign for Faux Library that has amassed more than $16,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2024

“This is an interactive, two-sided competition,” said Stephen Biddle, a senior fellow for defense policy at the Council on Foreign Relations.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Part of the Marine Band from Biddle Island played light classical music as the pilots mingled and took their first drinks.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy