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Widdecombe in a sentence

Widdecombe meaning

A surname.

Using Widdecombe

  • The main meaning on this page is: A surname.
  • In the example corpus, widdecombe often appears in combinations such as: ann widdecombe.

Context around Widdecombe

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 29.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 6 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 11 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

ann 5× cited 1× run 1× homosexuals 1×

Often after:

double 1× replied 1× took 1× told 1×

Sentence patterns with Widdecombe

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

and cited widdecombe s well 1× bases run widdecombe double 2 1× for homosexuals widdecombe took the 1× mp ann widdecombe who is 1× of ann widdecombe or the 1× of ann widdecombe the former 1× say ann widdecombe 1× series ann widdecombe to the 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

as part of 1× fans of the 1× friends have noted 1× in november 2007 1× it comes as 1× leading the hosts 1×

Common sentence endings:

elephants in dumbo 1× game show cleverdicks 1× of the charity 1× other two votes 1× prisoners from escaping 1× rbis stolen base 1×

Words around Widdecombe

Just before it in the word index:

widcombe 2 wida 3 wid 18 wicrypt 2 wicomico 22 wico 9

Just after it in the word index:

widders 2 widdicombe 5 widdle 5 widdoes 3 widdop 5 widdowson 9

Similar in corpus frequency:

aanand 16 abcd 16 abdurrahman 16 aberdour 16 abergele 16 abg 16

Corpus analysis for Widdecombe

  • In this selection, "widdecombe" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 29.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, ann, cited, run, double, replied and took stand out and add context to how "widdecombe" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and cited widdecombe s well and bases run widdecombe double 2. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "widdecombe" sits close to words such as aanand, abcd and abdurrahman, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with widdecombe

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Widdecombe told the Commons the restrictions were needed to prevent prisoners from escaping. (13 words)

Friends have noted that, on the dance floor, I have all the elegance of Ann Widdecombe or the hapless circus elephants in Dumbo. (23 words)

Lord Falconer’s letter includes a mention of Ann Widdecombe, the former Tory MP now standing for the Brexit Party in Plymouth Sutton and Devonport. (25 words)

Longer example sentences

In November 2007 on BBC Radio 4 she described how a journalist once produced a profile on her with the assumption that she had had at least "one sexual relationship", to which Widdecombe replied: "Be careful, that's the way you get sued". (43 words)

Out of the 17 parliamentary votes considered by the Public Whip website to concern equal rights for homosexuals, Widdecombe took the opposing position in 15 cases, not being present at the other two votes. (34 words)

Leading the hosts at the plate were Brent Stewart (run, 2 stolen bases), Ethan Reed (2 stolen bases, run), Widdecombe (double, 2 runs, 2 stolen bases) and Powell (single, 2 RBIs, stolen base). (33 words)

Example sentences (11)

As part of the application process, the sanctuary has received 296 representations of support, including backing from MP Helen Whately, and former MP Ann Widdecombe, who is a patron of the charity.

Friends have noted that, on the dance floor, I have all the elegance of Ann Widdecombe or the hapless circus elephants in Dumbo.

Lord Falconer’s letter includes a mention of Ann Widdecombe, the former Tory MP now standing for the Brexit Party in Plymouth Sutton and Devonport.

Fans of the show were left disgusted by the 26-year-olds behaviour and language – although others were less outraged and cited Widdecombe’s well-aired views on same-sex relationships.

It comes as the housemates face another dreaded triple eviction this week as the house’s number dwindle faster than you can say ‘Ann Widdecombe’.

Leading the hosts at the plate were Brent Stewart (run, 2 stolen bases), Ethan Reed (2 stolen bases, run), Widdecombe (double, 2 runs, 2 stolen bases) and Powell (single, 2 RBIs, stolen base).

Since her retirement from politics she has kept up the television appearances, with her own BBC series, Ann Widdecombe to the Rescue, and as question master in Sky game show Cleverdicks.

In November 2007 on BBC Radio 4 she described how a journalist once produced a profile on her with the assumption that she had had at least "one sexual relationship", to which Widdecombe replied: "Be careful, that's the way you get sued".

Out of the 17 parliamentary votes considered by the Public Whip website to concern equal rights for homosexuals, Widdecombe took the opposing position in 15 cases, not being present at the other two votes.

Widdecombe told the Commons the restrictions were needed to prevent prisoners from escaping.

Widdecombe was eliminated from the competition on Sunday 5 December after the public vote had been combined with the judges' score; she was with Scott Maslen of EastEnders in the bottom two.

Common combinations with widdecombe

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "widdecombe" in a sentence?
An example: "As part of the application process, the sanctuary has received 296 representations of support, including backing from MP Helen Whately, and former MP Ann Widdecombe, who is a patron of the charity." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "widdecombe" from authentic English texts.
What does "widdecombe" mean?
Widdecombe means: A surname.
How many example sentences with "widdecombe" are there?
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