Elwood
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The band, which now consists of Gibbons, bassist Elwood Francis and touring drummer Michael Monahan, has canceled dates in Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs after Beard's passing.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
When Hill died in 2021, the group carried on performing with Elwood Francis as its bassist.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
But a spokesperson for the band says that frontman Billy Gibbons and bassist Elwood Francis will continue the tour.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Like Johnson in “The Smashing Machine,” Gyllenhaal plays an UFC contender named Elwood Dalton, who’s disgraced after a tragedy in the ring.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
Akira’s dad rode on Elwood with Sue, and Akira was on Dodger, with Daniel sitting behind her.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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