Taft

[taft]

noun

1. Helen Herron 1861–1943, U.S. First Lady 1909–13 (wife of William Howard Taft).

2. Lorado 1860–1936, U.S. sculptor.

3. Robert A(lphonso) 1889–1953, U.S. lawyer and political leader (son of William Howard).

4. William Howard, 1857–1930, 27th president of the U.S. 1909–13; chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1921–30.

Taft

/ tæft /

noun

1. William Howard. 1857–1930, US statesman; 27th president of the US (1909–13)

Example Sentences

Crossroads 58, Taft 49: Evan Willis, a sophomore transfer from Mater Dei, scored 20 points and had 12 rebounds in his debut for Crossroads.

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Plans for any new construction are supposed to be submitted to the commission for its “comment and advice” according to executive orders issued by William Taft in 1910 and Woodrow Wilson in 1913.

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Some of Taft's 7,000 residents are anticipating a comeback for the petroleum industry in California, which has pledged to abandon oil drilling by 2045 to meet its climate goals.

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On Aug. 22, the JV team traveled to Woodland Hills to face Taft Charter High School for its first game.

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While defending league champion Birmingham has an overall 49-game winning streak against City Section opponents, Cleveland, Granada Hills, Chatsworth, Taft and El Camino Real hope to be factors in the playoffs.

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