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Bethune

American  
[buh-thyoon, -thoon] / bəˈθyun, -ˈθun /

noun

  1. Mary McLeod 1875–1955, U.S. educator and civil rights leader.


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“There is a high probability we’ll have a negative second quarter” in terms of economic growth, Bethune said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

Tatum Bethune, a seventh-round pick in 2024, stepped in and finished second on the team in tackles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Later at Mary McCloud Bethune Junior High, he fell in with a group of kids who included Raymond Washington, who went on to form the Crips with Stanley “Tookie” Williams, another South L.A. native.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2025

He also expanded his burgeoning watch collection, reportedly buying pieces by Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, De Bethune and F.P.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024

“Look, I’ve heard you talking to Ms. Bethune about angles, light, speed, and all that other photography stuff. It really sounds like you know what you’re doing,” she said.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai