Hammond
Americannoun
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John Hays 1855–1936, U.S. engineer.
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a city in NW Indiana, near Chicago.
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a city in SE Louisiana.
noun
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Dame Joan. 1912–96, Australian operatic singer, born in New Zealand
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Walter Reginald, known as Wally. 1903–65, English cricketer. An all-rounder, he played for England 85 times between 1928 and 1946
noun
Example Sentences
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Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has thanked emergency services for their help on the 20th anniversary of the crash in which he was nearly killed.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Officials reversed the default and removed Hammond from the chair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
During a second-round match between two of tennis’ most combustible personalities, Ilie Nastase and John McEnroe, chair umpire Frank Hammond penalized and eventually defaulted Nastase for his behavior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
NRW said it has not received an application for a protected species development licence at this stage, but Hammond confirmed plans to go through the process.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
“Go ahead,” Eugene Hammond said to me and Lloyd.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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