Bradford
Americannoun
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Gamaliel, 1863–1932, U.S. biographer and novelist.
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Roark 1896–1948, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
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William, 1590–1657, Pilgrim settler: second governor of Plymouth Colony 1621–56.
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William, 1663–1752, American printer, born in England.
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a city in West Yorkshire, in N England.
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a city in N Pennsylvania.
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a male given name.
noun
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an industrial city in N England, in Bradford unitary authority, West Yorkshire: a centre of the woollen industry from the 14th century and of the worsted trade from the 18th century; university (1966). Pop: 293 717 (2001)
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a unitary authority in West Yorkshire. Pop: 477 800 (2003 est). Area: 370 sq km (143 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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West Yorkshire Police said he was due to appear before Bradford Magistrates' Court on Monday.
From BBC
Nicholls said her team was called to an abandoned house in Bradford earlier this week where a mother cat and five kittens were found.
From BBC
A Brit School-inspired creative arts college is expected to open in Bradford in 2028 to help develop talent in the north.
From BBC
Bradford is set to receive a further £1m in government funding to help keep culture "low cost" and accessible, it has been confirmed.
From BBC
Splitting up the remainder of the ballots was former state Sen. Steven Bradford, who represented South Los Angeles County and the South Bay in the Legislature.
From Los Angeles Times
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