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Mayhew

American  
[mey-hyoo] / ˈmeɪ hyu /

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)

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John Mayhew registered for Clear a few years ago because it was a free perk on his credit card.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last month, economist Kevin Corinth and Hannah Mayhew of the American Enterprise Institute released a survey of 122 basic-income pilots that took place between 2017 and 2025 in 33 states and the District of Columbia.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

"The world has lost a true conservation legend today, but his extraordinary legacy will continue," the charity's founder Charles Mayhew said in a statement.

From BBC