Byrd
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Richard Evelyn, 1888–1957, rear admiral in U.S. Navy: polar explorer.
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Robert C(arlyle), 1917–2010, U.S. politician: senator from West Virginia 1959–2010.
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William, c1540–1623, English composer and organist.
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Richard Evelyn . 1888–1957, US rear admiral, aviator, and polar explorer
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William . 1543–1623, English composer and organist, noted for his madrigals, masses, and music for virginals
Example Sentences
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"Redraft. Refine. Resubmit. None of this is abnormal during a Byrd process," Ryan Wrasse, a spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, wrote on X.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Herbert Byrd, 57, a former Oakdale officer, said Doyle delivered after he was first elected chief in 2020, securing equipment upgrades and long-sought raises for the force.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
As much as a quarter of expected data-center developments could end up short of electricity by 2028, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Investors looking for signs companies are delivering that ROI proof should be looking at whether companies report margin expansion, says a team led by analyst Stephen Byrd.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026
Byrd and George turn to Axel like he’s said something surprising, which is weird because he didn’t even say out loud everything he was feeling.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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