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[leer-ee] / ˈlɪər i /


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James Van Der Beek - who rose to fame playing aspiring film-maker Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek from 1998 until 2003 - had six children with Kimberly.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

It felt like a piece of my childhood died along with the actor who played Dawson Leery, but it wasn’t just a parasocial relationship that had me weeping next to the soap dispenser.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

Those who flocked to Dawson Leery were the sort who spent their spare time at after-school club events and hamburger stands.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

He attended Drew University to study English, but dropped out around age 20 after landing what would become the most defining role of his life: Dawson Leery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Leery of a burst bubble, the NBA last summer told its 22 teams invited to the league’s restart near Orlando, Fla., to pack light.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2020




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