Matthews

[ math-yooz ]

/ ˈmæθ yuz /

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noun

(James) Bran·der

[bran-der], /ˈbræn dər/, 1852–1929, U.S. writer and educator.

Sir Stanley, 1915–2000, British soccer player.

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How to use Matthews in a sentence

While Romney’s plan, introduced earlier this month, would be “one of the most generous child-benefit packages ever, regardless of political party,” as Matthews reported, it would only be $3,000 to $4,200 a year per child.
1 in 7 US children live in poverty. Misplaced fears over single mothers could be why.|Jerusalem Demsas|February 26, 2021|Vox
Matthews is winning 53 percent of his faceoffs and has already been credited with 23 hits, 20 blocked shots and 18 takeaways, hallmarks of a solid game in all three zones.
Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid lead the NHL MVP race|Neil Greenberg|February 26, 2021|Washington Post
Shifting factors, including the possible resurgence of infections and the unpredictability of vaccine availability, make it impossible for the district to project an estimated reopening date, Matthews said.
San Francisco is suing its own school district in a bid to resume in-person classes|Marisa Iati|February 4, 2021|Washington Post
Matthews was denied unemployment aid by Georgia’s labor department.
‘We are struggling’: Unemployed Americans face a bleak Christmas|Lee Clifford|December 24, 2020|Fortune

They also parted ways with Ersan Ilyasova and watched Matthews leave for the Lakers.
NBA free agency updates: Lakers get tougher while Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell ink max extensions|Ben Golliver|November 23, 2020|Washington Post
I grew up in Matthews, North Carolina, and saw it as a very normal upbringing, so I crave normalcy and a slower pace.
Brooklyn Decker on Her ‘Horrible’ Modeling Experiences, Marriage, and Cracking Hollywood|Marlow Stern|April 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the film, Kate Winslet plays a character named Jeanine Matthews.
Hollywood's Obsession With Hillary Clinton-Like Villains, From 'Divergent' to 'The Hunger Games'|Andrew Romano|March 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now Rob Ford himself is a member of the group according to administrator, Korbett Matthews who says he is friends with the mayor.
Inside the Wild World of Crack-Smoking Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s Facebook Defenders|Gideon Resnick|December 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
MSNBC host Chris Matthews conceded the point in his recent biography, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero.
The New New Left Is No New Frontier and JFK Was No Liberal|James L. Swanson, Michael F. Bishop|October 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“We are treating this as a mass disaster,” says Todd Matthews, director of communications with NamUs.
The Bone Collectors Get to Work at Florida’s Dozier School|Christine Pelisek|September 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In this sort of entertainment he has had many followers, among whom the most noted was Charles Matthews.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Palmer is out of town, and Lovegrove and Matthews appear wonderfully nonchalant.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
A peremptory message was sent at the same time to Matthews to demand his ultimate answer.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
Mrs. Matthews kissed the girl, and then, standing at the gate, watched until pony and rider had disappeared in the forest.
The Shepherd of the Hills|Harold Bell Wright
The Matthews family were different in many ways from those born and raised in the hills.
The Shepherd of the Hills|Harold Bell Wright

British Dictionary definitions for Matthews

Matthews

/ (ˈmæθjuːz) /

noun

Sir Stanley. 1915–2002, English footballer

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