Herman
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Woodrow Woody, 1913–1987, U.S. jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader.
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a male given name: from Old English words meaning “army” and “ man.”
Example Sentences
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The third instalment, according to Variety's Alison Herman, "feels like entertaining but disjointed fan fiction".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Its shape closely resembles a sperm whale, the famous marine animal from Herman Melville's novel, which inspired its name.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
Bass campaign spokesperson Doug Herman did not respond directly to the poll.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Herman, who founded and runs the nonprofit Foundation Aiding the Elderly, says the best way to check out a nursing home for a loved one is by making a personal inspection.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
Herman E. Calloway was making everybody feel like they had the blues, it looked like Mr. Jimmy’d just wiped some tears from his eyes too.
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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