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Hayes

American  
[heyz] / heɪz /

noun

  1. Carlton J(oseph) H(untley), 1882–1964, U.S. historian, educator, and diplomat.

  2. Helen Helen Hayes Brown MacArthur, 1900–93, U.S. actress.

  3. Roland, 1887–1977, U.S. tenor.

  4. Rutherford B(irchard) 1822–93, nineteenth president of the U.S. 1877–81.

  5. a river in E Manitoba, Canada, flowing NE to Hudson Bay at York Factory. 300 miles (483 km) long.


Hayes British  
/ heɪz /

noun

  1. Rutherford B ( irchard ). 1822–93, 19th president of the US (1877–81)

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Hearing state Rep. Yvonne Hayes Hinson, D, describe the horrors she faced while fighting for the right to vote during the Civil Rights Movement on the House floor in 2022 also propelled her action.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

United States' women's manager Emma Hayes told ITV: "There has been a lot of the talk about the expansion, but you can see it is bringing out the best in teams."

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

James Hayes told reporters at a news conference Monday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

In 2021, Raytheon’s Gregory Hayes warned that “we are at least several years behind” on hypersonic weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

“Study hard,” Mr. Hayes says, leaning in for a fist bump.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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