Bloomfield

American

[bloom-feeld] / ˈblumˌfild /

noun

Leonard, 1887–1949, U.S. linguist and educator.
a city in NE New Jersey.
a town in N Connecticut.

Bloomfield British

/ ˈbluːmˌfiːld /

noun

Leonard . 1887–1949, US linguist, influential for his strictly scientific and descriptive approach to comparative linguistics; author of Language (1933)

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"We always knew our plushie toy collection was lifelike, but it seems we finally got the ultimate seal of approval," store manager Liam Bloomfield said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Cigna on Tuesday said Evanko, currently president and chief operating officer, will become CEO of the Bloomfield, Conn., company on July 1, while Cordani will become executive chairman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The Bloomfield, Conn., company said growth was primarily driven by its Evernorth Health Services business, which includes pharmacy benefit services and specialty and care services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The home side had won just one of their previous eight league matches while Rovers' form had improved with two wins from three before the trip to Bloomfield Road.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

But the player librarians all over the country were raving about most was Marjory Muldauer from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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