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Styron

American  
[stahy-ruhn] / ˈstaɪ rən /

noun

  1. William, 1925–2006, U.S. author.


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Laurie Styron, chief executive of CharityWatch, said there can be an incentive for Croom’s company to produce fewer or less-quality meals to have a higher profit margin.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Unlike William Styron, Kay Redfield Jamison and Andrew Solomon—authors whom she invokes—Ms. Back, a poet and professor of English at Oranim Academic College, experienced what she refers to as “high-functioning depression.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

It’s easy to see what drew Lapine to Styron as a comrade and why he felt so moved to document their discussions, even if he admittedly didn’t start with a particularly clear structure or direction.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2023

Styron always rose early to write her poetry.

From New York Times Jun. 12, 2023

Duke alumnus William Styron sent a note expressing his “fullest sympathy and support.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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