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Drysdale

¹ British

/ ˈdraɪzdeɪl /

noun

Sir George Russell . 1912–81, Australian painter, esp of landscapes

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Drysdale ² British

/ ˈdraɪzdeɪl /

noun

a New Zealand breed of sheep with hair growing among its wool: bred for its coat which is used in making carpets

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“The government swung and missed here due to a strong effort by defense counsel,” said Matthew Sanderson, a lawyer in Washington at Caplin & Drysdale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

No, Yamamoto has become an ace in the classical definition of the word, the kind of old-school ace that would make Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale proud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

In the 1960s, the Dodgers had Koufax, Drysdale and Wills.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

Mr Drysdale said: "This is a protected landscape, a national park. Treat it responsibly, come and enjoy it."

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

We made sure to have a clear view of the proceedings but not be seen; if Mr. Drysdale spied us conspiring together, he might catch on to our scheme.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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