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Edwards

American  
[ed-werdz] / ˈɛd wərdz /

noun

  1. Jonathan, 1703–58, American clergyman and theologian.


Edwards British  
/ ˈɛdwədz /

noun

  1. Gareth ( Owen ). born 1947, Welsh Rugby Union footballer: halfback for Wales (1967–78) and the British Lions (1968–74)

  2. Jonathan. 1703–58, American Calvinist theologian and metaphysician; author of The Freedom of the Will (1754)

  3. Jonathan. born 1966, British athlete: gold medallist in the triple jump at the Olympics (2000) and the World Championships (1995, 2001)

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During an interview for an assistant at a book publisher in New York, Chas Edwards was asked a question he wasn't expecting.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

It starred George Clooney, Anthony Edwards and Maria Bello, and aired 331 episodes over the next 15 years.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

There are three Scarlets players, two from Cardiff, one Dragon and no Ospreys, although half-backs Edwards and Reuben Morgan-Williams have been named as replacements.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Edwards said the experience has left her rattled but undeterred.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

And he said, “It always surprises me how people bear up. They always do. Edwards will be in tomorrow. Good night.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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