Hugh
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Hugh
Variant of Hughes ( def. )
Example Sentences
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D’Amaro and CFO Hugh Johnston also laid out their priorities in a nearly 3,000-word letter to shareholders published alongside the fiscal second-quarter earnings report.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Josh D’Amaro wrote a nearly 3,000-word letter to shareholders with Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston that accompanied the company’s quarterly results.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
"Nobody thought that a sub-two-hour marathon under World Athletics conditions would be done in their lifetime," London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher told BBC Sport.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Actor Hugh Jackman has put the sprawling New York City apartment he once shared with his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, back on the market for the discounted price of $28.75 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The only person willing to eat lunch with me was Hugh.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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