Lindley
Americannoun
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John, 1799–1865, English botanist.
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a male or female given name.
Example Sentences
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The semi-retired pub landlord from Lindley in Huddersfield has booked tickets with his partner Sarah to watch what could be England's last 16 fixture in the competition if they progress through the round of 32.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Humphrey’s high school coach, Lisa Lindley, raves about Humphrey’s speed and instincts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Another Skelmanthorpe resident, Mick Lindley, claimed his water pressure - supplied directly to his home - was "absolutely rubbish".
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025
A gray Honda traveling northbound on Lindley Avenue collided with the bicyclist near Napa Street around 9:15 p.m., authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2024
—At the Norwich Assizes, before Mr. Justice Lindley, James Charles Edwards, 37, solicitor’s clerk, pleaded guilty to forging certain documents.
From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles
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