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Hempstead

American  
[hemp-sted, hem-] / ˈhɛmp stɛd, ˈhɛm- /

noun

  1. a village on W Long Island, in SE New York.


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“It’s definitely important to the people that get the coverage because they don’t really have an alternative,” Hempstead said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

“States can’t really raise that kind of revenue in general,” said Kathy Hempstead, senior policy officer at the foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

Britvic, based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, employs about 4,500 people and also produces Robinsons squash and Tango.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

McIvor was selected to stand for the Conservatives in Hemel Hempstead in the general election.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

She and Dad both work in the English department at Hempstead, but Dad teaches upper-level literature courses and Mom teaches first-year writing classes.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison