Hamm

American

[hahm] / hɑm /

noun

a city in North Rhine–Westphalia, in W Germany.

Hamm British

/ ham /

noun

an industrial city in NW Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: a Hanse town from 1417; severely damaged in World War II. Pop: 184 961 (2003 est)

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Commercial roofer Nev Hamm recalled living "right behind" the steel plant in the 1980s, when it was still running.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

The execution of Alabama death-row prisoner Doyle Hamm was called off after more than two hours of attempts to establish an IV line failed.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Hamm said of Devon CEO Clay Gaspar: “He’s a Texas A&M grad, a Texan, so I guess he felt like they needed to be in Houston.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

“We’re living in great times right now for television,” Hamm said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

By accepting the invitation, I would be joining an elite group of athletes, coaches, and sports journalists—like legends Mia Hamm and Billie Jean King—who were standouts in their field.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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