Henderson
Americannoun
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Arthur, 1863–1935, British statesman and labor leader: Nobel Peace Prize 1934.
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David Bremner 1840–1906, U.S. political leader: Speaker of the House 1899–1903.
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Fletcher Smack, 1898–1952, U.S. jazz pianist, arranger, and bandleader.
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a city in NW Kentucky, on the Ohio River.
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a city in SE Nevada, near Las Vegas.
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a city in N North Carolina.
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a town in E Texas.
noun
Example Sentences
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Gov. Deidre Henderson said it will be “an unmitigated disaster” if the new rules were put into effect now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
In July, they moved to Henderson, Nev., near Las Vegas, to make it easier to get to a grandchild, in case they need to provide emergency babysitting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
A retiree on a fixed income, Henderson said a significant cost-of-living increase could push her to leave Jersey City, her home of more than 13 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Cherki took Phil Foden's pass on the edge of the area, embarking on a slalom run surrounded by four Palace defenders, leaving them helpless before poking a left-foot finish past keeper Dean Henderson.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Henderson looked over his shoulder and waved at the officer.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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