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Buckley

American  
[buhk-lee] / ˈbʌk li /

noun

  1. William F., Jr., 1925–2008, U.S. writer and editor.


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Buckley said prosecutors had obtained the phone numbers from a law-enforcement database and hadn’t intended to seek records of family members.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Actresses Rosamund Pike and Jessie Buckley have spoken out about audience members was texting during their theatre performances.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

The film — where Jessie Buckley plays three characters, each with their own frenzied personality — may be tonally imbalanced and, at times, utterly befuddling.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

About 10 years ago, Stewart and Betty A. Buckley, who was a producer on “Wishbone,” found themselves reminiscing about their time on that show with the unforgettable dog.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

“The best thing you can do is help us,” Buckley said, turning to Max.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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