Bradley

American  

[brad-lee] / ˈbræd li /

noun

1. Bill William Warren, born 1943, U.S. basketball player and politician: senator from New Jersey 1979–97.

2. Francis Herbert, 1846–1924, English philosopher.

3. Henry, 1845–1923, English lexicographer and philologist.

4. Omar Nelson, 1893–1981, U.S. general: Chief of Staff 1948–49; chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1949–53.

5. Thomas Tom, 1917–1998, U.S. politician: mayor of Los Angeles 1973–93.

6. a town in NE Illinois.

7. a male given name.

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Bradley British  

/ ˈbrædlɪ /

noun

1. A ( ndrew ) C ( ecil ). 1851–1935, English critic; author of Shakespearian Tragedy (1904)

2. F ( rancis ) H ( erbert ). 1846–1924, English idealist philosopher and metaphysical thinker; author of Ethical Studies (1876), Principles of Logic (1883), and Appearance and Reality (1893)

3. Henry . 1845–1923, English lexicographer; one of the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary

4. James . 1693–1762, English astronomer, who discovered the aberration of light and the nutation of the earth's axis

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Example Sentences

But, as Bradley knows all too well, the fans can turn against one of their own -- or even against the entire roster.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Weekly attendance suffered during the pandemic, but the congregation is seeing an uptick in young families, says the Rev. Alfred Bradley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He also thanked each of the group's other members - Simon Minter, Josh Bradley, Vikram Barn, Tobi Brown, Ethan Payne and Harry Lewis - and said they "deserve somebody who can give 100%".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Councilmember Zev Yaroslavsky considered a run against Bradley as well, but decided against it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“Oh, I don’t yet have a pass. I’m Elizabeth Novis, and I was told to report to Commander Bradley this morning. I imagine he’ll give me a pass and whatever else I need.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin