Hadley
Americannoun
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Henry Kimball 1871–1937, U.S. composer and conductor.
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a male or female given name.
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The Hannas’ daughter, Hadley, 8 — “the glue of the family,” said Carrie— was one of the Twins II campers who died in the flood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
South Hadley is a “canary in the coal mine” as local governments nationwide face the end of pandemic aid and rising costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
With a nonprofit venture capital-type structure, no costly production arm and a diversified portfolio, Harbor Fund aims to be sustainable, Hadley said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
Already, Hadley said, $10 million has been deployed across 22 projects, including “Evicted.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
Hadley shook her head, but I gave her a glass anyway.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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