Thayer
Americannoun
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Sylvanus, 1785–1872, U.S. army officer and educator.
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William Roscoe, 1859–1923, U.S. historian and author.
Example Sentences
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“Injection just crushes the older trees,” said Tommy Thayer, a fourth-generation grower.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Compared to China, however, the communist party's central committee plays a stronger role in checking the power of its secretary general, Carl Thayer, Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales, told the BBC.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The West Point Association of Graduates has canceled an award ceremony for actor Tom Hanks, who was scheduled to receive the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer Award on September 25.
From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025
“You’ve got legislators in Kentucky, like state Sen. Damon Thayer and House Speaker David Osborne, who have fought really hard for where Kentucky is right now,” Brothers said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2025
“That does beat all,” said old Mr. Thayer, and he watched Lizzie fill in the grave and pat the cold earth tight over Mrs. Cobb.
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
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