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Haywood

American  
[hey-wood] / ˈheɪˌwʊd /

noun

  1. William Dudley Big Bill, 1869–1928, U.S. labor leader: a founder of the Industrial Workers of the World; in the Soviet Union after 1921.

  2. a male given name.


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"Reminder: HOV occupants need to be actual people, not your arts and crafts project," California Highway Patrol in Haywood posted on their Facebook page on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Dunne died aged 99 in 2019, but Haywood waited patiently this week to present Harry a photo of her mother alongside him, in his army fatigues.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“From a margin basis, it’s probably not the most brilliant thing in the world,” Haywood said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

MHK Michelle Haywood raised concerns about the impact that the rise would have on vulnerable customers.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Like the time Miss Haywood asked her what time could she do her granddaughter’s hair and Violet said, “Two o’clock if the hearse is out of the way.”

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

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