Bolden

American

[bohl-duhn] / ˈboʊl dən /

noun

Charles Buddy, 1868?–1931, U.S. cornet player: early pioneer in jazz.

Bolden British

/ ˈbəʊldən /

noun

Buddy , real name Charles Bolden . 1868–1931, US Black jazz cornet player; a pioneer of the New Orleans style

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Providence rent is cheaper, plus Bolden wants to try to tap a Rhode Island subsidy program, Page said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Inglewood high school English teacher Alyssa Bolden learned from one of her students that AI could customize an essay by incorporating the student’s notes from Bolden’s lectures as well as her unique evaluation rubric.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

The president made the remarks in response to a call by visiting American preacher Rickey Allen Bolden, who urged leaders to pursue reconciliation.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

“The level of engagement is good,” said Michael Bolden, CEO of the American Press Institute.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

The defense wants you to think that this case is about the character of Mr. Bolden, who bought cigarettes.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers

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