Sedgwick

American

[sej-wik] / ˈsɛdʒ wɪk /

noun

Ellery, 1872–1960, U.S. journalist and editor.

Sedgwick British

/ ˈsɛdʒwɪk /

noun

Adam. 1785–1873, English geologist; played a major role in establishing parts of the geological time scale, esp the Cambrian and Devonian periods

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After they brought on screenwriter Dan Beers, he separately interviewed Sedgwick, Bacon and their children while developing the script into more of a comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

They might, then, find both laughs and solace in the Kevin Bacon-Kyra Sedgwick vehicle “The Best You Can.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Two Stockport councillors, David Sedgwick and Holly McCormack resigned during the investigation, as did Tameside councillor Charlotte Martin.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

Overturned semitrailer trucks were reported in Newton and Sedgwick counties, the office said.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

I was lost almost all day, even though I found Blue Hill and Sedgwick.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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