Wesley
Americannoun
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Charles, 1707–88, English evangelist and hymnist.
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his brother John, 1703–91, English theologian and evangelist: founder of Methodism.
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a male given name.
noun
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John . 1703–91, English preacher who founded Methodism
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Mary, pseudonym of Mary Aline Siepmann. 1912–2003, British writer: her novels include The Camomile Lawn (1984) and An Imaginative Experience (1994)
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In 1969, two women who would become collaborators, Mary Wesley and Alversa Beals, brought Duncan to a meeting of the Clark County Welfare Rights Organization.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
For example, 18th-century cleric and founder of Methodism John Wesley urged his followers to show their faith by dressing “neatly” and “plainly.”
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Taylor, born James Wesley Voight in Yonkers, N.Y., in 1940, was actor Jon Voight’s brother, but built a formidable music career outside of his famous sibling’s shadow.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
There was further criticism for others, including defender Wesley Fofana, while even star attackers Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro struggled to create as Chelsea went goalless for a third consecutive match.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
Except for me and Wesley, I don’t think anybody’s read two times in a row.
From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes
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