Hurd

/ (hɜːd) /

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noun

Douglas (Richard), Baron Hurd of Westwell. born 1930, British Conservative politician; home secretary (1985–89); foreign secretary (1989–95)

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby Hurd

Hupeh, hupiro, huppah, Hurban, hurcheon, Hurd, hurdies, hurdle, hurdle rate, hurds, hurdy-gurdy

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How to use Hurd in a sentence

Black Republican members-elect include Mia Love of Utah and Will Hurd of Texas.
The Republican Rainbow Coalition Is Real|Tim Mak|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hurd and Darabont, who have worked together for years, remain close.
The Walking Dead's Power Player|Jace Lacob|October 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST
“He did most of the writing; I did a lot of the editing,” Hurd said.
The Walking Dead's Power Player|Jace Lacob|October 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Hurd was less willing to point the finger of blame at the network.
The Walking Dead's Power Player|Jace Lacob|October 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST

The dark side of technology has proven to be a recurring theme in many of the works that Hurd has a hand in.
The Walking Dead's Power Player|Jace Lacob|October 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Here Harrison fell down, full length on the settee, muttering and shaking his fist at Hurd.
Watch Yourself Go By|Al. G. Field
No telling where it would have ended had not the entire Hurd family rushed into the room and separated the combatants.
Watch Yourself Go By|Al. G. Field
The proper end of epic poetry, according to Dr. Hurd, is admiration.
Miscellaneous Pieces, in Prose|John Aikin
There is, your honor, Abram Hurd, who has been found worthy of a place among us.
Eveline Mandeville|Alvin Addison
The church edifice, built the same year, occupied land given to the society by Thomas Hurd.
Bay State Monthly, Vol. I, No. 3, March, 1884|Various