Floyd

[floid]

noun

1. Carlisle (Sessions, Jr.), 1926–2021, U.S. composer, especially of operas.

2. a male given name, form of Lloyd.

Example Sentences

The city’s downtown has never recovered from pandemic closures and rioting that took place during George Floyd protests in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times

Back in 2020, it seemed that the country, galvanized by the death of George Floyd and the protest movement that followed, was veering hard to the left.

From Slate

He said Minneapolis residents’ commitment to social justice, as seen in the 2020 protests following the police murder of George Floyd, has motivated his mayoral bid.

From Salon

"The only fight I'd come back for is a Manny Pacquiao or a Floyd Mayweather fight," he says.

From BBC

The agents, who held a range of positions across multiple field offices, were reportedly seen kneeling as part of solidarity or reflection during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd.

From Salon