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Lindsay

American  
[lind-zee, lin-] / ˈlɪnd zi, ˈlɪn- /

noun

  1. Howard, 1889–1968, U.S. playwright, producer, and actor.

  2. John V(liet) 1921–2000, U.S. politician: mayor of New York City 1966–74.

  3. (Nicholas) Vachel 1879–1931, U.S. poet.

  4. a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada.

  5. a male or female given name.


Lindsay British  
/ ˈlɪndzɪ /

noun

  1. See (Sir David) Lyndsay

  2. ( Nicholas ) Vachel (ˈveɪtʃəl). 1879–1931, US poet; best known for General William Booth (1913) and The Congo (1914)

  3. Norman Alfred William. 1879–1969, Australian artist and writer

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She first played there in 1998, defeating younger sister Serena in the second round and losing in the quarterfinals to Lindsay Davenport of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Lindsay, 52, best known for playing the Rovers Return landlady Shelley Unwin on the ITV soap set in Greater Manchester, said she was "extremely honoured", and dedicated the award to working class actors.

From BBC

Rebecca Lindsay she was "totally overwhelmed" to find out.

From BBC

When Lindsay McGrow first started helping wind farms in Scotland connect to the grid two decades ago, it would typically take a little over two years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lindsay and Craig Foreman have appeared in court several times but have not been officially convicted or tried.

From BBC