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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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They still only have two points from their first 13 games, and there is no way Rob Edwards can rescue them from here.

From BBC

Sporting director Hughes and chief executive Michael Edwards were key in Slot's appointment, and the Dutchman retains their backing.

From BBC

FTC lawyers were in court again recently trying to block Edwards Lifesciences from buying a much smaller rival developing a device for a heart condition.

From The Wall Street Journal

Edwards' conversion again reduced the deficit to three points before the All Blacks had two prospective tries ruled out in a couple of minutes.

From BBC

But it was Wales who reacted best, Rogers scooping up a Dan Edwards pass out of the backdoor to cross for a five pointer the outside-half also converted.

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