Dudley
Americannoun
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Robert, 1st Earl of Leicester, 1532?–88, British statesman and favorite of Queen Elizabeth.
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Thomas, 1576–1653, English governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1634–35, 1640–41, 1645–46, 1650–51.
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a borough in West Midlands, central England, near Birmingham.
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a male given name: from an Old English placename meaning “dry field.”
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a town in W central England, in Dudley unitary authority, West Midlands: wrought-iron industry. Pop: 194 919 (2001)
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a unitary authority in W central England, in West Midlands. Pop: 304 800 (2003 est). Area: 98 sq km (38 sq miles)
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Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Dudley highlighted the circular financing loop involved in AI.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley said the rise in long bond rates signaled a loss of credibility for the U.S. central bank.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
"It's absolutely crystal clear that there are benefits of protein to muscle growth and exercise response of active individuals," says Dudley Lamming, the paper's corresponding author, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
Dudley Council issued a prohibition order in 2023 preventing him from carrying out liquid BBL procedures in the area.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The swinging door in the corner of the dining room opened, and Mrs. Dudley stood, one hand holding the door open, looking without expression at the breakfast table.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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