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Purdy

American  
[pur-dee] / ˈpɜr di /

noun

  1. James, 1914–2009, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.


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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy also had an internal brace procedure done when he had elbow ligament damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Other medical advancements, like internal brace procedures for elbow ligament damage, are helping athletes such as Spencer Strider and Brock Purdy recover faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Working in a fully functioning franchise, learning from coach Kyle Shanahan and serving as back-up to Brock Purdy in a Super Bowl saw Darnold head to Minnesota better equipped to succeed.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

His rebirth began with a season in San Francisco as backup to Brock Purdy, and accelerated with a 14-win campaign for the Minnesota Vikings in which he threw a career-high 35 touchdowns.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

My mom looks at me, then back at Mr. Purdy.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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