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Wesley

American  
[wes-lee, wez-] / ˈwɛs li, ˈwɛz- /

noun

  1. Charles, 1707–88, English evangelist and hymnist.

  2. his brother John, 1703–91, English theologian and evangelist: founder of Methodism.

  3. a male given name.


Wesley British  
/ ˈwɛzlɪ /

noun

  1. John . 1703–91, English preacher who founded Methodism

  2. Mary, pseudonym of Mary Aline Siepmann. 1912–2003, British writer: her novels include The Camomile Lawn (1984) and An Imaginative Experience (1994)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Joesley Batista and his brother Wesley Batista are currently board members and major shareholders of JBS.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

But outside linebacker Wesley Bailey, an undrafted free agent who played at Rutgers and Louisville, beat the odds.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

A lack of midfield protection, coupled with a switch to a back three after largely operating with a back four last season, left centre-backs Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix and Levi Colwill looking vulnerable at times.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Wesley Horscroft attended on behalf of paddlers in the Kingston beach community.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

It said that Wesley appeared to be normal, but needed further evaluation for possible anxiety issues.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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