Thayer
Americannoun
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Sylvanus, 1785–1872, U.S. army officer and educator.
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William Roscoe, 1859–1923, U.S. historian and author.
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Asia military specialist Carl Thayer warned against alarmism, noting that the Ban Keun site could only support light aircraft and military trainers for now.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The children’s literature choice last week when I landed: “Casey at the Bat” by Ernest Lawrence Thayer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Injection just crushes the older trees,” said Tommy Thayer, a fourth-generation grower.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
Compared to China, however, the communist party's central committee plays a stronger role in checking the power of its secretary general, Carl Thayer, Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales, told the BBC.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
“If only my brother would let me have it,” Mrs. Thayer whispered, stepping closer to me over the jewelry case like we were old pals.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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