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Frye

American  
[frahy] / fraɪ /

noun

  1. (Herman) Northrop, 1912–91, Canadian literary critic and educator.


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According to Frye, tackling inequalities was essential to ensure the good functioning of democracy.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

"We can see that in South Africa: you buy your medical aid, your private education, your security," Frye said.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

Lakers star LeBron James referenced comments by ex-Cavaliers teammate Channing Frye in explaining why Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards may not want to be the face of the NBA.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

New Castle City Administrator Chris Frye told the Post he expected some benefits tweaks at a federal level, but hoped they wouldn’t be catastrophic.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2024

We were allowed to keep our shoes, so I kept my Frye black boots.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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