Wesley
Americannoun
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Charles, 1707–88, English evangelist and hymnist.
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his brother John, 1703–91, English theologian and evangelist: founder of Methodism.
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a male given name.
noun
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John . 1703–91, English preacher who founded Methodism
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Mary, pseudonym of Mary Aline Siepmann. 1912–2003, British writer: her novels include The Camomile Lawn (1984) and An Imaginative Experience (1994)
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Taylor, born James Wesley Voight in Yonkers, N.Y., in 1940, was actor Jon Voight’s brother, but built a formidable music career outside of his famous sibling’s shadow.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
It was established as part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 and sponsored by Sen. Wesley L. Jones, representing the state of Washington.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
The incumbent has a pair of primary challengers: Ken Paxton, who’s served as Texas’ attorney general for 11 exciting years, and sophomore Rep. Wesley Hunt from Houston.
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026
Rep. Wesley Hunt, a former Army aviator and an impressive speaker, polls third.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
That took care of Wesley and everybody else who heard it, but it made Louella nervous.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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