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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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And last year, as a backup for the San Francisco 49ers, he stepped in for an injured Brock Purdy and won five of his eight starts while completing nearly 70% of his passes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Givan has appointed Prof Noel Purdy from Stranmillis University College to chair the panel which will draw up the new RE syllabus.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Around 6 p.m., the Bell Gardens Police Department responded to a report of explosions and a structure fire in the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Purdy tossed two touchdowns and finished with 262 passing yards.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

“Don’t you think they know at the Esther P. Marinoff? Don’t you think Mr. Purdy can tell? Everybody can tell, Mom!”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko