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Aylward

British  
/ ˈeɪlwəd /

noun

  1. Gladys. 1903–70, English missionary in China

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Mr. Aylward and the other union leaders said during their news conference that many of their members struggle to find workspaces or equipment when they arrive.

From New York Times • May 11, 2024

Dr. Bruce Aylward, a senior adviser to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, saw it as the “best way to meet China’s need for a strong assessment of its response.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

“Sustained public financing on health is urgently needed to progress towards universal health coverage,” said Dr Bruce Aylward, WHO Assistant Director-General, Universal Health Coverage, Life Course in a statement.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2023

"I need to see the prime minister getting involved in these negotiations and helping and assisting to move these negotiations along," Aylward said.

From Reuters • Apr. 22, 2023

Haywood is occasionally for Hayward, and Allwood, Elwood are for Aylward, Anglo-Sax.

From The Romance of Names by Weekley, Ernest