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Bradbury

American  
[brad-buh-ree] / ˈbræd bə ri /

noun

  1. Ray (Douglas), 1920–2012, U.S. science-fiction writer.


Bradbury British  
/ ˈbrædbrɪ /

noun

  1. Sir Malcolm ( Stanley ). 1932–2000, British novelist and critic. His novels include The History Man (1975), Rates of Exchange (1983), Cuts (1988), and Doctor Criminale (1992)

  2. Ray . born 1920, US science-fiction writer. His novels include Fahrenheit 451 (1953), Death is a Lonely Business (1986), and A Graveyard for Lunatics (1990)

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Peter Bradbury, from Preston, will be entitled to his state pension when he is aged 66 and eight months.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

There are changes on the bench as back-row Magnus Bradbury, lock Alex Craig and winger / full-back Kyle Rowe make the matchday 23 for this first time in this campaign.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The conflict in the Middle East is increasing fuel-cost concerns, which could in turn cause food price inflation, Bradbury said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The outlook for March is less rosy, said Sarah Bradbury, the CEO of retail analysis firm IGD.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Informed by Bradbury that his role would be limited to “coordinating” with Holloway, an infuriated Teller again threatened to resign.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik