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Brindley

British

/ ˈbrɪndlɪ /

noun

James . 1716–72, British canal builder, who constructed (1759–61) the Bridgewater Canal, the first in England

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Ms Brindley asked the GMC to "urgently investigate" the GP's ability to practise medicine in light of "deeply troubling behaviour".

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

Brindley asked that his client to be sent to home detention for an unspecified amount of time until the threat is gone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

"Within an hour, officers with guns came into his hospital room and removed him," Brindley told the court.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2025

“Time is now of the essence,” Brindley wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

James Brindley, when puzzled in thinking out some engineering problem, used to retire to bed and work it out in his head before he got up.

From The Romance of Industry and Invention by Cochrane, Robert

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