Fred
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Tradition dictated that Augusta boss Fred Ridley was given the task.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Father Fred Wekesa, the rector of the Saint Augustine Basilica at Annaba where Leo will celebrate mass, said the pope's upcoming visit would give his small flock a "message of encouragement and solidarity".
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Fred Fleitz, a senior National Security Council official during Trump’s first term, said the large delegation Iran sent to Islamabad showed a diplomatic solution can be achieved.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Betfred's Fred Done called the race result a "gladiatorial bloodbath for bookies" with the heavily-backed favourite winning.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
In a flash of rage and with a mighty, bellering growl Fred turned on the wire and bit it.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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