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Ledbetter

American  
[led-bet-er] / ˈlɛd bɛt ər /

noun

  1. Huddie Leadbelly, 1885?–1949, U.S. folk singer.


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The program began in 2015 and Ledbetter explained it exists both to serve science and educate the public -- but also to rebuild the ecosystem "one coral at a time."

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

They would make me laugh and remind me, "Patty, you're playing the great Lilly Ledbetter."

From Salon ● May 9, 2025

Ledbetter thinks part of wine’s decline has to do with changing social norms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025

Lilly Ledbetter, whose name graces an equal pay law in the US, has died aged 86.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2024

In his first month in office, Barack signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which helped protect workers from wage discrimination based on factors like gender, race, or age.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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