Edwards

[ ed-werdz ]

/ ˈɛd wərdz /

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noun

Jonathan, 1703–58, American clergyman and theologian.

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Words nearby Edwards

Edwardian, Edwardian period, Edward II, Edward III, Edward IV, Edwards, Edwardsianism, Edwards, Jonathan, Edwards Plateau, Edwardsville, Edward the Confessor

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How to use Edwards in a sentence

Edwards suggests pairing them with another habit already in your repertoire.
The Best Exercises to Sneak Into Your Workday|Pam Moore|February 22, 2021|Time
“It’s in the Senate budget, alive and well,” Edwards said Thursday.
Bill seeks to set up fund to boost Virginia State Police pay|Laura Vozzella|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
The Blade has not seen any evidence that Madrid alerted any other Lincoln Project leaders other than then-communications director Edwards to media inquiries into Weaver.
Lincoln Project’s avowed ignorance of Weaver texts undercut by leaked communications|Chris Johnson|February 9, 2021|Washington Blade
“We have gotten the gas off, and we will make repairs to the line and have it back on later this evening,” Edwards said Wednesday night.
Multiple people injured, vehicles catch fire after small explosion in Springfield area|Justin Jouvenal|February 3, 2021|Washington Post

Without revealing exact figures, Edwards said he expected this year’s revenue levels to match 2019’s.
‘Urgency around the community’: How Pop-Up Magazine pivoted to (even more) experimental storytelling|Kayleigh Barber|February 2, 2021|Digiday
Your After Earth writer Gary Whitta is writing Gareth Edwards stand alone Star Wars film.
Shocking New Reveals From Sony Hack: J. Law, Pitt, Clooney, and Star Wars|William Boot|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Edwin Edwards has been a governor, a congressman, and a federal prisoner.
Last Hurrah for Iconic Louisiana Politician|Ben Jacobs|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dr. Edwards warns that Dawn is not acting out of the kindness of her heart—but then again, Dr. Edwards is shady as hell, too.
The Walking Dead’s ‘Crossed’: The Stage Is Now Set for a Bloody, Deadly Midseason Finale|Melissa Leon|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dr. Edwards does terrible things in the name of himself, though he at least also hates the evil cops.
The Walking Dead’s ‘Crossed’: The Stage Is Now Set for a Bloody, Deadly Midseason Finale|Melissa Leon|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Assertions of dominance over the wards, Dr. Edwards, and the other officers are pretty much all she has left.
The Walking Dead’s ‘Crossed’: The Stage Is Now Set for a Bloody, Deadly Midseason Finale|Melissa Leon|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mr. Jonathan Edwards Sanborn hurried forward in frightened dismay.
The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch|Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter
This was especially the case during the time Mr. Edwards was there; our condition was almost one of slavery.
Robert Moffat|David J. Deane
The place to which Edwards and Livingstone had gone was a large native town near to the haunts of lions.
Robert Moffat|David J. Deane
Edwards has given a figure and description of this animal by the denomination of the pig-tailed ape.
Buffon's Natural History. Volume IX (of 10)|Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon
That which we saw at Paris lived but a very short time; and Edwards says, that which he describes lived only one year in London.
Buffon's Natural History. Volume IX (of 10)|Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon

British Dictionary definitions for Edwards

Edwards

/ (ˈɛdwədz) /

noun

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

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

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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