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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Clarkson went on to co-host “The Grand Tour” on Prime Video alongside Richard Hammond and James May, who departed “Top Gear” shortly after their co-host’s firing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
The Goldman report, authored by Ryan Hammond and five colleagues, highlights the risk of this unprecedented capital investment, however.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
"Even when you're proved right it doesn't feel like justice," Hammond says.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
The Hammond B3 swells on the verse’s first pass, sticking close to the song’s melody, but on the second, it jumps an octave in an improvisation that nearly scorches the ear.
From Salon ● May 15, 2026
Though others were in the room, the spirits immediately focused their attention on Hammond.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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