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Mayhew

American  
[mey-hyoo] / ˈmeɪ hju /

noun

  1. Jonathan, 1720–66, American Congregational clergyman.

  2. Thomas, 1593–1682, American colonist, born in England: settler and governor of Martha's Vineyard.


Mayhew British  
/ ˈmeɪhjuː /

noun

  1. Henry. 1812–87, British social commentator, journalist, and writer; a founder of Punch (1841): best known for London Labour and the London Poor (1851–62)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Yet Mr. Corinth and Ms. Mayhew did find that the larger and more credible studies—such as the one Mr. Altman backed—showed that unearned income has a negative impact on a person’s willingness to work.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 24, 2026

However, shadow rail minister Jerome Mayhew said he feared nationalisation could end up costing taxpayers more money in increased costs for leasing rolling stock.

From BBC Feb. 1, 2026

Deputies discovered the trashed mail near Elder Creek and Mayhew Roads in Sacramento County while conducting a cleanup of a reported homeless encampment, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 17, 2025

That gap in appropriate aftercare is a familiar theme to Denise Mayhew, an ambassador for cancer charity Black Women Rising.

From BBC Dec. 4, 2024

He was not going to let go of Emma’s hand just because Natalie Mayhew was sitting in the front seat and could turn around at any minute and see him.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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