Bridges
Americannoun
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Calvin Blackman 1889–1938, U.S. geneticist.
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Harry (Alfred Bryant Renton) 1900–1990, U.S. labor leader, born in Australia.
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Robert (Seymour), 1884–1930, English poet and essayist: poet laureate 1913–30.
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Example Sentences
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Gatwick Express likewise warned of delays for services running to and from London Victoria, while Thameslink warned of likely delays on its services running to and from Brighton, Horsham, and Three Bridges.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
US actors Angelina Jolie, Jared Leto, Matt Damon and Jeff Bridges have all admitted to losing track of their gilded Academy Awards over the years.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Hundreds of people watched from Pomona College’s historic Bridges Auditorium, a Renaissance Revival-style landmark with Art Deco flourishes that was once among the premier performance venues in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
“I don’t think there’s anything unique about being a second home to wealthy people,” said Bridges, a senior who plays soccer under the Millionaire name and said her team faces snide remarks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Bridges, because they are usually sensibly planned civil-engineering projects, are only built to go over things—often, things with lots of water in them.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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