Fannie, 1889–1968, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
a city in N Texas.
a wood
a sandbank
Old English hyrst; related to Old High German hurst
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Station manager Lee Hurst said: "This was a significant and challenging incident involving a large number of vehicles."
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Before that, Hegseth and Hurst refused to provide a cost estimate at all.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
“Faith is a decision you make to believe that the dark road you’re traveling on will eventually yield to a sunrise,” she said, quoting Christian authors Tony Evans and Chrystal Evans Hurst.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Steve Hurst, a local dentist, said new tests being used don’t show harmful bacteria.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
He addressed himself to Miss Bennet, with a polite congratulation; Mr. Hurst also made her a slight bow, and said he was “very glad;” but diffuseness and warmth remained for Bingley’s salutation.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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