Hammond
Americannoun
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John Hays 1855–1936, U.S. engineer.
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a city in NW Indiana, near Chicago.
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a city in SE Louisiana.
noun
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Dame Joan. 1912–96, Australian operatic singer, born in New Zealand
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Walter Reginald, known as Wally. 1903–65, English cricketer. An all-rounder, he played for England 85 times between 1928 and 1946
noun
Example Sentences
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Officials reversed the default and removed Hammond from the chair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Hammond said he plans to look after the home, as the previous owners had, but hopes to renovate some aspects.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
People magazine published exclusive photos of Jain’s 2024 wedding to Erika Hammond, a former WWE wrestler and cast member on the upcoming season of “The Real Housewives of New York City.”
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
"The case carries implications far beyond the fate of a single ship, its cargo or its master," David Hammond, of Human Rights at Sea International, wrote in an analysis for Lloyd's List Intelligence.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
“It was the top of our wagon line,” Eugene Hammond said.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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