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Ledbetter

American  
[led-bet-er] / ˈlɛd bɛt ər /

noun

  1. Huddie Leadbelly, 1885?–1949, U.S. folk singer.


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"Anecdotally, we've seen that Mountainous Star Coral tends to be the most resilient to bleaching and thermal stress," Ledbetter explained.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

They would make me laugh and remind me, "Patty, you're playing the great Lilly Ledbetter."

From Salon ● May 9, 2025

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act made it easier for workers to sue after discovering they were being discriminated through pay.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2024

Brian, who was divorced from Rovell in 1979 and had been reclusive for years, met and dated Melinda Ledbetter on and off from 1986 to 1989.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2024

In his first month in office, Barack signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which helped protect workers from wage discrimination based on factors like gender, race, or age.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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