Hugh
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Hugh
Variant of Hughes ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Hugh Lennox Bond said the advantages of habeas are that it is swift and cheap, and I think that is what enabled a lot of the legal success in the District of Minnesota.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
For now, I am reminded of the comment made by “Saki,” aka Hector Hugh Munro, a famous English writer from over 100 years ago.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
They got another boost when Energy Transfer’s 400-mile Hugh Brinson pipeline to the Dallas area began operating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Post-doctoral researcher Dr Hugh O'Connor began tinkering with the design of flow batteries when he needed one for his PhD - and realised it would cost £2,000-£3,000.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
One day for my weekend library book Mum brought me The Story of Doctor Doolittle, by Hugh Lofting.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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