Herndon
Americannoun
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William Henry, 1818–91, U.S. law partner and biographer of Abraham Lincoln.
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a town in NE Virginia.
Example Sentences
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During this period, the future president’s law partner, William Herndon, took an intense dislike of Mary, perhaps jealous of Lincoln’s heavy reliance on her views.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Herndon, Va.-based HawkEye focuses on so-called signals intelligence, operating a fleet of more than 30 satellites that collect radio frequencies back on Earth.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“In-home care is the most underestimated and unanticipated cost,” says Nina Pflumm Herndon, president of the Aging Life Care Association.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
For instance, in 2014, Ty Herndon reissued his debut single “What Mattered Most” with pronouns adjusted to reflect his own identity, a small but symbolic act of reclamation.
From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025
Booth rode past Herndon House, where just two hours ago he had met with his gang and dreamed of this moment.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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