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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Example Sentences

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“It’s got its challenges,” Hamm said.

From Los Angeles Times

Harold Hamm, the billionaire founder of Continental Resources, said at the White House meeting that Venezuela has challenges but that he was excited by the prospect of exploring in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

In fact, the ubiquity of such ETFs in 2025 exactly parallels the current onslaught of online casino ads featuring such celebrities as Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, and Jon Hamm External link.

From Barron's

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Hamm v.

From Slate

Will the court use the Hamm case to narrow or roll back its landmark ruling in Atkins?

From Slate

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