Fred
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The show in Truro in June 1970 featured Taylor on drums, Brian May on guitar and vocals by Freddie Mercury, then known as Fred Bulsara.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
District Judge Fred W. Slaughter of California’s Central District does not fully invalidate UC’s wide-ranging anti-harassment policy, which covers misgendering, sexual abuse and stalking among campus community members.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
To honor 40 years of service, we took our painter Fred, his wife and other friends and family for lunch at Windows in 1989.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Take Ginger Rogers, one-half of the iconic dancing duo composed of her and Fred Astaire.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
Fred wasn’t tired, but he didn’t mind being lazy if everyone else was.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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