Hughes
Charles Evans, 1862–1948, U.S. jurist and statesman: chief justice of the U.S. 1930–41.
Howard (Ro·bard) [roh-bahrd], /ˈroʊ bɑrd/, 1905–76, U.S. businessman, motion-picture producer, and aviator.
(John) Lang·ston [lang-stuhn], /ˈlæŋ stən/, 1902–67, U.S. novelist and poet.
Rupert, 1872–1956, U.S. novelist and biographer.
Ted, 1930–1998, English poet: poet laureate 1984–98 (husband of Sylvia Plath).
Thomas, 1822–96, English novelist, reformer, and jurist.
William Morris, 1864–1952, Australian statesman, born in Wales: prime minister 1915–23.
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Misinformation and vaccine skepticism are the biggest challenges to helping protect more pregnant women and infants from deadly diseases, says Hughes.
Groups that aim to “deprogram” extremists take a “highly personal” approach to deradicalization that seems to be effective, Hughes said, echoing others who study radicalization.
After Capitol riots, desperate families turn to groups that ‘deprogram’ extremists | Paulina Villegas, Hannah Knowles | February 5, 2021 | Washington PostEmails and documents obtained by Voice of San Diego show Hughes was one of the architects of the lease-to-own structure and an influential negotiator who had the ear of Mayor Kevin Faulconer, city real estate officials and developers.
How a Volunteer Helped Get the City Into Its Biggest Real Estate Debacle | Lisa Halverstadt | January 29, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoWe welcome the investments by SoftBank and Hughes as further proof of progress towards delivering our goal.
OneWeb has now raised $1.4B, with $400M from SoftBank and Hughes, to help fund its first satellite fleet | Ingrid Lunden | January 15, 2021 | TechCrunchThe importance of these races is also felt by the suburban voters Hughes is reaching out to, many of whom live in homes valued at just under half a million dollars.
The Clandestine Efforts to Keep Georgia’s Old-School Conservatives in the Fold | Nick Fouriezos | January 1, 2021 | Ozy
“I feel a shaking of the ground I stand on,” Carson tells Mrs. Hughes with trepidation.
I believe there was a captain aboard, but Hughes kept throwing him out of the cockpit.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days | David Freeman | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI do not recall what sort of aeroplane Mr. Hughes had at the time; however, it was quite comfortable, as I recall.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days | David Freeman | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTGrant's pal Howard Hughes offered to fly them back to Los Angeles in his private plane.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days | David Freeman | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTToday, former TNR writers and the rest of the media establishment are racing to denounce Hughes.
The Rise and Fall of Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge, America’s Worst Gay Power Couple | James Kirchick | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTGeneral Hughes was at the head of the police, but the surging mob pressed forward and cut the hose five times.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanFootnote 76: Hughes, in his History of Barbadoes, says that the common people call the worm kitifonia.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.By the time I gained my knees and had cleared the dirt from my eyes Hughes was working rapidly up the right-hand slope.
A Virginia Scout | Hugh PendexterHughes was there ahead of me and stood with a group of sullen-faced men who were being addressed by Ericus Dale.
A Virginia Scout | Hugh PendexterMr. Hughes was laid low through a severe cold, and brought to the gates of death.
Robert Moffat | David J. Deane
British Dictionary definitions for Hughes
/ (hjuːz) /
Howard. 1905–76, US industrialist, aviator, and film producer. He became a total recluse during the last years of his life
(James Mercer) Langston. 1902–67, US Black poet and writer. His collections include The Weary Blues (1926) and The Panther and the Lash (1967)
Richard (Arthur Warren). 1900–76, British novelist. He wrote A High Wind in Jamaica (1929), In Hazard (1938), and The Fox in the Attic (1961)
Robert (Studley Forrest). 1938–2012, Australian art critic, writer, and broadcaster; his work includes the television series The Shock of the New (1981) and the book The Culture of Complaint (1993)
Ted, full name Edward James Hughes. 1930–98, British poet: his works include The Hawk in the Rain (1957), Crow (1970), and Birthday Letters (1998). Poet laureate (1984–98)
Thomas. 1822–96, British novelist; author of Tom Brown's Schooldays (1857)
William Morris. 1864–1952, Australian statesman, born in England: prime minister of Australia (1915–23)
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