Kirkwood

[ kurk-wood ]

/ ˈkɜrkˌwʊd /

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noun

a city in E Missouri, near St. Louis.

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Words nearby Kirkwood

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How to use Kirkwood in a sentence

In the process, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Kirkwood and Heavenly successfully instituted a resilience plan without investing large sums of money, using more raw materials to build new machines or dramatically increasing their carbon footprint.
In a new twist on an old tactic, ski resorts are using snow machines to fight fires|Jesse Ritner|September 9, 2021|Washington Post
As summer turns to fall, California ski areas — Sierra-at-Tahoe, Kirkwood and Heavenly — have begun using their snow machines as supersized sprinklers to help fight forest fires.
In a new twist on an old tactic, ski resorts are using snow machines to fight fires|Jesse Ritner|September 9, 2021|Washington Post
Kirkwood, who denies any wrongdoing, filed a federal lawsuit alleging he was treated differently because of his race.
The Startling Reach and Disparate Impact of Cleveland Clinic’s Private Police Force|by David Armstrong|September 28, 2020|ProPublica
Kirkwood was fired last year by the clinic after five years on the force for three instances in which he allegedly violated department policy, including a physical altercation with a suspect outside a clinic building.
The Startling Reach and Disparate Impact of Cleveland Clinic’s Private Police Force|by David Armstrong|September 28, 2020|ProPublica

Other winners include Nicholas Kirkwood for footwear and accessories design, Erdem for womenswear, and Acne for menswear.
British Vogue Taps John Galliano as Guest Fashion Editor; Christopher Bailey Wins WGSN's Hall of Fame Award|The Fashion Beast Team|October 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Kirkwood always insisted the rumours were false, but was aggrieved that the duke himself never stepped in to clear her name.
How Prince Philip Ruined 40s Star Pat Kirkwood's Life|Tom Sykes|September 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Seems like she's taken Nicholas Kirkwood's words in the Daily Beast saying she need to up her style to heart.
Princess Kate Works a Wow factor|Tom Sykes|May 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Kirkwood's views chimes with that of the Queen, who is bemused by Kate's constant Main Street looks.
Kate and Kirkwood|Tom Sykes|May 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Kirkwood is largely uninterested in the idea of heels that will blend in with a business suit.
London Shoe Star Nicholas Kirkwood on Opening New York Store and More|Isabel Wilkinson|May 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Well, I should say there was a look like that came over this Maurice Kirkwood's face every now and then.
A Mortal Antipathy|Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
The house in which Maurice Kirkwood had taken up his abode was not a very inviting one.
A Mortal Antipathy|Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
Paolo told him that if he came the next morning he would stand a fair chance of seeing Mr. Kirkwood.
A Mortal Antipathy|Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
I do not know, however, that Mr. Kirkwood has shown any special aversion to any particular color.
A Mortal Antipathy|Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
I don't exactly see whose business it is to investigate Mr. Maurice Kirkwood's idiosyncrasies and constitutional history.
A Mortal Antipathy|Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.