Formby

British

/ ˈfɔːmbɪ /

noun

George . Real name George Booth . 1904–61, British comedian. He made many musical films in the 1930s, accompanying his songs on the ukulele

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Sam Dudley died while jogging in Formby, Merseyside, on 24 August.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Trent Thompson had last been seen at the Formby Unit in Plainview about 11:14 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2023

The advert he placed in The Southport and Formby Champion has since been shared thousands of times online.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2022

Both Graves and Formby say the piñons that survive the last two die-offs might be hardier stock that can better withstand the harsh conditions brought on by climate change.

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2021

We are nearly at the end of our stock of Tommy, and Formby is a candidate for the smoke-house that will evidently be elected, though we have yet enough Tommy for another week.

From Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, by Giles, Ernest

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