Byrd
Americannoun
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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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Byrd, on the other hand, embraces it all, even without the hazy glow of ’80s-era DV cameras.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
To many, “The Robin Byrd Show” probably looks tame, even PG-13, by today’s standards.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
"They'll always need electricians," said Anthony Byrd, one of Lawrence's classmates.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
“It’s amazing to share this with my kids,” Byrd said of the latest release, “because it’s for me, too.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
It’s nice to think of Byrd this way, rather than the way he felt earlier.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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