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Ridgway

American  
[rij-wey] / ˈrɪdʒˌweɪ /

noun

  1. Matthew Bunker, 1895–1993, U.S. army general: chief of staff 1953–55.


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Brig Simon Ridgway, commanding officer of the Collective Training Group which delivers British Army training, added that those affected by paternity issues should engage with the Kenyan national children's service.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The Ridgway, Pa., native’s professional career was waning at the Single-A level before the Minnesota Twins acquired him in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 Draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

Mr. Ridgway, 74, is serving a life sentence at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

In the late 1950s, printers and advertisers were facing a similar color quandary as Ridgway had, only on a larger scale.

From National Geographic • Dec. 7, 2023

MacArthur's replacement, General Matthew Ridgway, managed to turn the tide against the enemy, with both sides settling once again along the 38th parallel.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau