Hayes
[heyz]
- Carlton J(oseph) H(untley),1882–1964, U.S. historian, educator, and diplomat.
- HelenHelen Hayes Brown MacArthur, 1900–93, U.S. actress.
- Roland,1887–1977, U.S. tenor.
- Rutherford B(ir·chard) [bur-cherd] /ˈbɜr tʃərd/, 1822–93, nineteenth president of the U.S. 1877–81.
- a river in E Manitoba, Canada, flowing NE to Hudson Bay at York Factory. 300 miles (483 km) long.
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Examples from the Web for hayes
Contemporary Examples
At that point, Hayes seemed to cut her story short, barely able to speak through the tears.
Two New Bill Cosby Accusers Come Forward: ‘We Challenge Mr. Cosby to End This Nightmare’Marlow Stern
December 3, 2014
Hayes never killed a guard (one of his fellow inmates did, however, shooting one to death following his release).
The Unbelievable (True) Story of the World’s Most Infamous Hash SmugglerMarlow Stern
November 14, 2014
It took practice for Hayes to sharpen his show, Riding the Midnight Express with Billy Hayes.
The Unbelievable (True) Story of the World’s Most Infamous Hash SmugglerMarlow Stern
November 14, 2014
“Raising the Turkish flag was very healing for me, and I think a little for Turkey as well,” says Hayes, choking up a bit.
The Unbelievable (True) Story of the World’s Most Infamous Hash SmugglerMarlow Stern
November 14, 2014
As a cultural corrective, Hayes is currently touring in a one-man show titled Riding the Midnight Express with Billy Hayes.
The Unbelievable (True) Story of the World’s Most Infamous Hash SmugglerMarlow Stern
November 14, 2014
Historical Examples
"It's not that I was alluding to, Mr. Hayes," said the priest, in some irritation.
The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II)Charles James Lever
He came to the appointment and found this fellow Hayes with a led pony.
The Return of Sherlock HolmesArthur Conan Doyle
On the seventh ballot, Mr. Hayes had 17; Mr. Ware, 12; and Mr. Disney, 3.
The Life, Public Services and Select Speeches of Rutherford B. HayesJames Quay Howard
One of the first to whom Godwin told the news was Miss Hayes.
Mary WollstonecraftElizabeth Robins Pennell
They met often at the houses of Miss Hayes, Mr. Johnson, and other mutual friends.
Mary WollstonecraftElizabeth Robins Pennell
Hayes
- Rutherford B (irchard). 1822–93, 19th president of the US (1877–81)
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