Bridges
Americannoun
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Calvin Blackman 1889–1938, U.S. geneticist.
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Harry (Alfred Bryant Renton) 1900–1990, U.S. labor leader, born in Australia.
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Robert (Seymour), 1884–1930, English poet and essayist: poet laureate 1913–30.
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It’s the shawl-collared cardigan that protagonist Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski, played by Jeff Bridges, sports throughout the film.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Bonakdar said Bridges had received threats from people accusing him of being an undercover ICE agent and that some had told him he was not welcome in certain places.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Year: 2023 Compiled by: Donny Bridges and Kate Doyle Of note: Lotta cool graphs in this one!
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026
Nearby hangs Rockwell’s famous 1964 oil painting showing marshals escorting 6-year-old Ruby Bridges to an integrated school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ishmael stopped in at the Amity Harbor Restaurant and asked Elena Bridges to put two cheese sandwiches in a paper sack for him; he didn’t have time to stay and eat.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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