Bryant

American

[brahy-uhnt] / ˈbraɪ ənt /

noun

Gridley 1789–1867, U.S. engineer and inventor.
William Cullen, 1794–1878, U.S. poet and journalist.
a male given name.

Bryant British

/ ˈbraɪənt /

noun

David . born 1931, British bowler; many times world champion

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“The maternal mortality rate for Black women is three times the rate of white women, and the racial gap is widening,” Bryant said in a statement to Salon.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

That was the same year that that Bryant retired and that the Auburn Tigers football team beat its more decorated rival for the first time in a decade.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“Seventy-five percent of juice packaged in Florida comes from Mexico or Brazil,” Bryant said.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

McKechnie also worked with Bryant, supporting the late superstar's gruelling regime which devoted six hours each day to precise weightlifting, cardio and skills sessions.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“It sounds so easy,” Bryant said, half to himself.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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