Oakley

[ ohk-lee ]

noun

1. Annie Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee, 1860–1926, U.S. sharpshooter.
2. Slang. Annie Oakley.

Oakley

/ ˈəʊklɪ /

noun

1. OakleyAnnie18601926FUSMISC: markswoman Annie, real name Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee. 1860–1926, US markswoman

Example Sentences

LGBTQ activists expressed concern that the discrimination that Oakley faced took place in the state of Colorado, which has a state law that bans discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

From Washington Blade

Oakley told other media outlets her ordeal in trying to gain admission to a residential care facility began in October 2020, when she became unable to care for herself due to complications from diabetes.

From Washington Blade

Agency executives also appreciated its spunky social media presence, Oakley said.

From Washington Post

In early 2021 Oakley, Utah, east of Salt Lake City, imposed a construction moratorium on new homes, sending shivers up the spines of developers across the West.

From Popular-Science

Oakley added other organizations have issued statements contributing to the fight against state bills, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, teachers and school counselors associations.

From Washington Blade

The company recently partnered with Oakley to create a one-of-a-kind single malt Scotch flask.

From The Daily Beast

Now Oakley is probably a town no different than scores of others in most ways, with one glaring exception.

From The Daily Beast

Dicky Betts, alternate lead guitar to Duane, whiles away the flight swapping comic books with the bassist, Berry Oakley.

From The Daily Beast

As the plane makes the descent to El Paso, Berry Oakley squints down at the brown, hilly town.

From The Daily Beast

On the drive to the airport, Berry Oakley is literally holding his head with both hands.

From The Daily Beast

She had at once offered to go to Oakley, but Mrs Housman said she would rather see no one at present.

From Project Gutenberg

Such was the state of things at the time of sending the despatches by Mr. Oakley.

From Project Gutenberg

Encamped at the mouth of Oakley's creek, another branch of the Arkansas.

From Project Gutenberg

Like Horseley, Ashley, Oakley and a thousand other leas or leys distinguished from each other by some local characteristic.

From Project Gutenberg

I fear from what you said to Charles, and more still by nobody's coming from Oakley to see us, that you are angry with her.

From Project Gutenberg