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Brindley

British

/ ˈbrɪndlɪ /

noun

James . 1716–72, British canal builder, who constructed (1759–61) the Bridgewater Canal, the first in England

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Ms Brindley asked the GMC to "urgently investigate" the GP's ability to practise medicine in light of "deeply troubling behaviour".

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

Chamiah Brindley, known as Miah, died after the blaze broke out on the third floor of her home in Bedale Drive, Leicester, in the early hours of 10 September 2024.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

Brindley asked that his client to be sent to home detention for an unspecified amount of time until the threat is gone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

Brindley claims that his doctors recommended surgery for blood clots during Kelly's hospital stay, but were overruled by prison officials.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2025

Brindley, Arkwright, and Watt may be taken as typical representatives of the three operations.

From The English Utilitarians, Volume I. by Stephen, Leslie, Sir

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