Floyd
Americannoun
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Carlisle (Sessions, Jr.), 1926–2021, U.S. composer, especially of operas.
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a male given name, form of Lloyd.
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That attitude was tested after Mr. Glassman made an ill-advised social-media post in June 2020, which some interpreted as trivializing the death of George Floyd.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
He also formed a civilian “posse” to respond to any potential protests after the murder of George Floyd.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
Floyd County, where Akyn took over as elections director in 2022, was one of the very few places where errors had occurred.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
As a fleet-footed forward, Floyd could not be more of a different player to his dad Christopher, who was a no-nonsense towering centre-back.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
In pursuing his suit against Royal Ice Cream, Moore turned to a young Durham lawyer named Floyd McKissick.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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