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Hamm

American  
[hahm] / hɑm /

noun

  1. a city in North Rhine–Westphalia, in W Germany.


Hamm British  
/ ham /

noun

  1. an industrial city in NW Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: a Hanse town from 1417; severely damaged in World War II. Pop: 184 961 (2003 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Hamm moved to Tampa, Florida, changed her name to Helton — taking a relative’s name — and tried to get a Florida educator license.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

And, of course, the team does eventually meet up with Hamm, too.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Mr. Hamm, who finally shows up late in the movie, has an equally good time in the opposite direction, recreating himself as a supercilious playboy lounging around in a bathrobe all day.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Rickles’ vocal turn as the sarcastic but devoted Mr. Potato Head along with John Ratzenberger’s wisecracking piggy bank Hamm gave the first three “Toy Story” movies a sharp edge that balanced their sentimentality.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

By accepting the invitation, I would be joining an elite group of athletes, coaches, and sports journalists—like legends Mia Hamm and Billie Jean King—who were standouts in their field.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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