Bradford

American  

[brad-ferd] / ˈbræd fərd /

noun

1. Gamaliel, 1863–1932, U.S. biographer and novelist.

2. Roark 1896–1948, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

3. William, 1590–1657, Pilgrim settler: second governor of Plymouth Colony 1621–56.

4. William, 1663–1752, American printer, born in England.

5. a city in West Yorkshire, in N England.

6. a city in N Pennsylvania.

7. Braford.

8. a male given name.

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Bradford British  

/ ˈbrædfəd /

noun

1. an industrial city in N England, in Bradford unitary authority, West Yorkshire: a centre of the woollen industry from the 14th century and of the worsted trade from the 18th century; university (1966). Pop: 293 717 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in West Yorkshire. Pop: 477 800 (2003 est). Area: 370 sq km (143 sq miles)

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He turned to Noah Davis, Henry Taylor, Lauren Halsey, Mark Bradford — who co-founded Art + Practice — and others he considers “masters in every way,” as his guides from the past into today.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Bradford Johnson, an assistant professor in the Department of Geography, contributed as a co-author.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

Meanwhile highest-ranked team Bradford City will welcome National League North side Marine as the League One leaders enter the competition.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Bradford Council's decision was appealed however, and was passed by the Planning Inspectorate in August.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

How many days I have spent with Roark Bradford, who took Louisiana sounds and sights and created God and the Green Pastures to which He leadeth us.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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