Willingham

[ wil-ing-ham, ‐uhm ]

/ ˈwɪl ɪŋˌhæm, ‐əm /

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noun

Calder, 1922–95, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

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How to use Willingham in a sentence

Instead, Willingham notes, it points to our tendency toward prolonged mating bonds within a social network.
‘Phallacy’ deflates myths about the penises of the animal kingdom|Bethany Brookshire|November 3, 2020|Science News
Willingham soon suspected his buddy was involved in bad stuff.
A Black Cop’s Tough Words for Mike Brown|Mary M. Chapman|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Consider Tyrone Willingham is the only black coach to be fired at one major college program and hired at another one.
Black College Football Coaches Don’t Get Second Chances|Evin Demirel|January 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We agree with a study by Warren Willingham at the College Board arguing that interviews predicted nothing about college success.
Do College Interviews Count?|Steve Cohen, Mike Muska|October 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST

But Willingham said any program that gets kids engaged in and excited about school is a good idea.
Arizona's Attack on Kids|Dana Goldstein|May 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST
“He fast-tracked the execution of this innocent guy, Cameron Todd Willingham,” Friedman says.
Kinky's Back!|Marty Beckerman|October 15, 2009|DAILY BEAST
At last the army was in motion, and Willingham field opposite was like a crawling ants' nest.
Hereward, The Last of the English|Charles Kingsley
It obviously was made for a larger nave than that of Willingham, and has been cut down to fit its present purpose.
Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely|Rev. Edward Conybeare.
By Jove,” said Willingham to him, “no wonder you improve in your style of play; Bill has no bad notion of bowling, has he?
Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 3|Various
I often think how helpful such women as Mrs. Goodnight and Mrs. Willingham have been to Panhandle communities.
Life and Adventures of 'Billy' Dixon|Billy Dixon
Looking into the point-blank mouth of the Willingham pistol, he pulled his own.
The Sunset Trail|Alfred Henry Lewis