Sedgwick

American

[sej-wik] / ˈsɛdʒ wɪk /

noun

Ellery, 1872–1960, U.S. journalist and editor.

Sedgwick British

/ ˈsɛdʒwɪk /

noun

Adam. 1785–1873, English geologist; played a major role in establishing parts of the geological time scale, esp the Cambrian and Devonian periods

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Musing about couples who have been together for decades, Oldman brings up Kevin Bacon and his long marriage to Kyra Sedgwick.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026

Over the past five years, the population of Sedgwick County, which includes Wichita, increased by 15,000 people to 528,000, outpacing the growth rate of the rest of the state, according to census data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

Starring husband and wife Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, “Family Movie” also features their two adult children, Sosie Bacon and Travis Bacon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026

They might, then, find both laughs and solace in the Kevin Bacon–Kyra Sedgwick vehicle “The Best You Can.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025

She agreed with much of what Sedgwick said but was upset at his tone.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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