Bridger

American

[brij-er] / ˈbrɪdʒ ər /

noun

James, 1804–81, U.S. fur trader and mountain man, noted for his tall tales.

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Bridger was described by those who knew him as "always confident, courteous and charming" but when police seized his computer, a sordid secret was revealed.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

During the second major brawl, cinematographer Bridger Nielson sticks the camera in a microwave, then a fridge.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

Meanwhile, Suffolk's temporary assistant chief constable, Eamonn Bridger, said "immediate steps" were taken to react and remove the data from the public domain.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2023

Bridger spokesman Bill Salvin said the operators have completed all remediation actions required by North Dakota’s Department of Environmental Quality and “will work closely” with the department if further action is required.

From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2023

And Roy knew he’d never see Napoleon Bridger again, unless he wanted to be seen.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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