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Singer

, named after the Singer sewing machine factory that formerly existed there (OS grid ref NS4970).

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

, named after the Singer sewing machine factory that formerly existed there (OS grid ref NS4970).

Nick Reiner is “responsible” for the deaths of his parents, legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner, Los Angeles police said.
Origin: From singer. * (sewing machines): , the company founder of Singer Sewing Machines * (motorcars): , the company founder of Singer & Co. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “#TDIM #OnThisDay #BOTD #Music 🎂 Celeste Waite, singer/songwriter, 1994 Chris Brown, singer/songwriter, 1989 Skye Sweetnam, singer, solo, Sumo Cyco, 1988 Adele Adkins, singer/songwriter, 1988 Craig David, singer/songwriter, 1981 Shawn Drover, drums, Megadeth & others, 1966 1/4”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Andy Singer har fleire zingers.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “>> I know T pay. He was on the Mass Singer.”

  • “like this singer dancer that was”

  • “>> He was on the Mass Singer. He really”

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(sewing) A sewing machine of the Singer brand.

They were ancient industrial Singers, made of iron and brass and strung with heavy cotton binding thread that fed like spider webs from spools perched on tall twin spindles.
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  • “>> He was on the Mass Singer. He really”

  • “like this singer dancer that was”

  • “>> I know T pay. He was on the Mass Singer.”

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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, automotive) A motorcar from a former make of British motor car.

They were ancient industrial Singers, made of iron and brass and strung with heavy cotton binding thread that fed like spider webs from spools perched on tall twin spindles.
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  • “The psychiatric system makes you get a diagnosis for drugs millions already use—then makes it hard to stop. People deserve better, say Cato’s Jeffrey A. Singer and Adam Omary. https://ow.ly/zc9x50YV4Xx”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Happy Birthday Adele! Look back at the life and career of the 'Hello' singer as she turns 38”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “19. Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) 28.7 — LAD @ HOU 20. Brady Singer (CIN) 28.5 — CIN @ CHC 21. Christian Scott (NYM) 27.6 — NYM @ COL 22. Matthew Liberatore (STL) 26.3 — MIL @ STL 23. Noah Schultz (CWS) 25.4 — CWS @ LAA 24. Brandon Young (BAL) 25.0 — BAL @ MIA”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “HAPPY CARTOONISTS DAY!!! Today, we celebrate all of the cartoonists! Thank you for your hard work in bringing us our favorite cartoons!! We appreciate it! This drawing was done by Bob Singer for me. He’s incredibly talented! #ScoobyDoo #Scooby #CartoonistsDay”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “BIRTHDAYS FOR May 5th: -- Country singer Tammy Wynette 1942 -- Comedian Michael Palin 1943 -- Actor Henry Cavill 1983 -- Singer Adele 1988 -- Singer Chris Brown 1989”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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