Oakley

[ ohk-lee ]

/ ˈoʊk li /

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noun

Annie Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee, 1860–1926, U.S. sharpshooter.

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How to use Oakley in a sentence

Agency executives also appreciated its spunky social media presence, Oakley said.
‘Don’t get vaccinated’: Fake funeral home is used to promote coronavirus shots|Derek Hawkins|September 21, 2021|Washington Post
In early 2021 Oakley, Utah, east of Salt Lake City, imposed a construction moratorium on new homes, sending shivers up the spines of developers across the West.
Why we all have to heed the Colorado River water cuts|Purbita Saha|August 19, 2021|Popular-Science
Oakley added other organizations have issued statements contributing to the fight against state bills, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, teachers and school counselors associations.
Major athletic leagues absent in fight against anti-trans sports bills|Chris Johnson|March 10, 2021|Washington Blade
The company recently partnered with Oakley to create a one-of-a-kind single malt Scotch flask.
The Restaurant, Flask, And Photography Worthy of The Macallan Whisky||December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Now Oakley is probably a town no different than scores of others in most ways, with one glaring exception.
Small Town Keeps Cops Secret From...ISIS|Cliff Schecter|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dicky Betts, alternate lead guitar to Duane, whiles away the flight swapping comic books with the bassist, Berry Oakley.
Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band|Grover Lewis|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As the plane makes the descent to El Paso, Berry Oakley squints down at the brown, hilly town.
Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band|Grover Lewis|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On the drive to the airport, Berry Oakley is literally holding his head with both hands.
Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band|Grover Lewis|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Soon aftuh de wah wuz ovah marster died an missus mahried Ed Oakley, a spare built man.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves|Work Projects Administration
She had at once offered to go to Oakley, but Mrs Housman said she would rather see no one at present.
Passing By|Maurice Baring
Such was the state of things at the time of sending the despatches by Mr. Oakley.
Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.)|Various
Encamped at the mouth of Oakley's creek, another branch of the Arkansas.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume 28|Various
Like Horseley, Ashley, Oakley and a thousand other leas or leys distinguished from each other by some local characteristic.
Notes & Queries 1849.12.15|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Oakley

Oakley

/ (ˈəʊklɪ) /

noun

Annie, real name Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee. 1860–1926, US markswoman

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