Radford

[rad-ferd]

noun

Arthur William,1896–1973, U.S. admiral: chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff 1953–57.
a town in SW Virginia.

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Contemporary Examples of radford

“I think you will see a much more diverse constituency demanding action across the aisle,” Radford says.
Is Washington Ready to Act on Climate Change?
Miranda Green
November 9, 2012

Historical Examples of radford

On Miss Radford asking, in astonished tones, "Whatever for?"
Love at Paddington
W. Pett Ridge
The door was closed, but Miss Radford verified this before proceeding.
Love at Paddington
W. Pett Ridge
Radford rushed up to him and fired point-blank again and again.
Stingaree
E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
"If you're coming in you won't have to mind the work," said Mrs. Radford.
Sons and Lovers
David Herbert Lawrence
Mrs. Radford sat down again, large and impressive and aloof.
Sons and Lovers
David Herbert Lawrence