Edwards
Americannoun
noun
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Gareth ( Owen ). born 1947, Welsh Rugby Union footballer: halfback for Wales (1967–78) and the British Lions (1968–74)
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Jonathan. 1703–58, American Calvinist theologian and metaphysician; author of The Freedom of the Will (1754)
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Jonathan. born 1966, British athlete: gold medallist in the triple jump at the Olympics (2000) and the World Championships (1995, 2001)
Example Sentences
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Lilian Edwards, a professor of law and technology at Newcastle University in England, says people should state how they want their digital information to be handled after they die.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Joseph Edwards, a threat researcher with the cybersecurity firm Socket, thought GemStuffer might have been a cybersecurity test of some sort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
“It’s a very pleasant job, but at a moment like this, you’re covering one of the most horrific events ever, and humility comes,” said Edwards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Edwards said she wanted to bring forward a bill that was identical to the one approved by the Commons last year.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“I don’t want to say. I’ve thought maybe Dr. Edwards might just come by for a friendly call—just to say hello.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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