Haley

American

[hay-lee] / ˈheɪ li /

noun

Alex, 1921–92, U.S. writer.
William John Clifton Bill, 1925–81, U.S. musician: rockabilly pioneer.

Haley British

/ ˈheɪlɪ /

noun

Bill, full name William John Clifton Haley. 1925–81, US rock and roll singer, best known for his recording of "Rock Around the Clock" (1955)

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During the 2024 Republican primary campaign for president, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley mentioned the idea, saying it should only affect younger workers.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

Administration lawyers didn’t disregard evidence, and the proof is in Haley Van Erem’s disclosure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Tim Gaspar, 44, founded an eponymous insurance agency in the Valley, which he sold in 2021, and is now campaigning full-time to win the Third District council seat, according to campaign spokesperson Haley Townes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed, a public health official, narrowly defeated four-term Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.

From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026

In the shadows on the far side of the room, they saw Haley Daley heading for the staircase they’d just come up: steps that would take her back to the basement.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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