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Bridges

American  
[brij-iz] / ˈbrɪdʒ ɪz /

noun

  1. Calvin Blackman 1889–1938, U.S. geneticist.

  2. Harry (Alfred Bryant Renton) 1900–1990, U.S. labor leader, born in Australia.

  3. Robert (Seymour), 1884–1930, English poet and essayist: poet laureate 1913–30.


Bridges British  
/ ˈbrɪdʒɪz /

noun

  1. Robert ( Seymour ). 1844–1930, English poet: poet laureate (1913–30)

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It’s Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, whose maddening play once clogged up the text chains of grumpy Knicks fans, but now feel like family.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Bridges, apartment blocks, schools and hospitals now rise in eastern Libya, which had long been marginalised under Gaddafi.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Mikal Bridges scampered back for a leaning, desperate three that swished straight through.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

All northbound lanes between Channel Street and Harry Bridges Boulevard were still closed Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Mr. Bridges opened the double doors for them.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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