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.
Example Sentences
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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
Adding to the coincidence, the Colburn School had programmed Sunday in its smaller Thayer Hall, Brahms’ First String Quintet as part of one of its chamber music programs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025
Mrs. Thayer swooned but stayed upright, gripping the arm of the chair with white knuckles and staring wildly at Madam Lucille.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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