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Sedgwick

American  
[sej-wik] / ˈsɛdʒ wɪk /

noun

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


Sedgwick British  
/ ˈsɛdʒwɪk /

noun

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

The boomer afflictions that create the situations in “The Best You Can”—physical, mental, financial, attitudinal—are handled gently, though with enough weight to provide a foundation for the charm brought by Ms. Sedgwick and Mr. Bacon, who are playing people from opposite ends of the class spectrum but find common tragicomic ground.

From The Wall Street Journal

Actors, filmmakers, producers and entertainment workers packed a Los Angeles theater to watch “Sweetwater,” starring Michael Keaton and Kyra Sedgwick.

From Los Angeles Times

“I was excited about the prospect of an actor playing AI instead of AI playing an actor. I thought that was a good thing,” said Sedgwick as the audience applauded.

From Los Angeles Times