Radford

[ rad-ferd ]

/ ˈræd fərd /

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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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How to use Radford in a sentence

Radford has been reinstated and reclaimed his starting spot.
Virginia Tech’s stop-and-start season will start again in NCAA tournament first round|Gene Wang|March 18, 2021|Washington Post
Radford faces up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500 for each of the Class 1 misdemeanor counts.
Virginia Tech’s Keve Aluma overwhelms Virginia for a Commonwealth Clash upset|Gene Wang|January 31, 2021|Washington Post
In fact, no one was wearing masks at Little Lambs Christian Dayschool, the day care at Fairlawn Christian Academy in Radford, according to Virginia Department of Health records.
After Virginia faulted a Christian day care for lack of masks, pastor told parents covid was a ‘hoax’|Meagan Flynn, Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Michelle Boorstein|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
“I think wind energy and clean energy are regional and fairly bipartisan,” says Phil Radford, executive director at Greenpeace.
Is Washington Ready to Act on Climate Change?|Miranda Green|November 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST

“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|DAILY BEAST
"And light yourself a cigarette, so long as you don't set the house on fire," said Mrs. Radford.
Sons and Lovers|David Herbert Lawrence
Mrs. Radford took the Dutch oven from the fire, and stood near him, putting bits of bacon on his plate.
Sons and Lovers|David Herbert Lawrence
Mrs. Radford, large and threatening, stood suspended on the hearthrug, holding her fork.
Sons and Lovers|David Herbert Lawrence
Mrs. Radford had done all the little jobs preparatory to going to bed, had locked the door and filled the kettle.
Sons and Lovers|David Herbert Lawrence
In sight of the hospitable home of Mr. Radford was another, equally attractive, owned by his brother-in-law, Mr. Bowyer.
A Girl's Life in Virginia before the War|Letitia M. Burwell