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Willoughby

American  
[wil-uh-bee] / ˈwɪl ə bi /

noun

  1. a city in NE Ohio, near Cleveland.

  2. a male given name.


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The supermarket fixture known for its red-capped spices traces its roots to founder Willoughby McCormick, who at 25 years old started selling root beer, flavoring extracts, and fruit syrups door-to-door.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to Emily Willoughby, a researcher in behavioural genetics at the University of Minnesota, childhood and adolescence provide a genuine window of opportunity for shaping attitudes.

From BBC

Former This Morning presenter Willoughby said she was "so sorry...sending love", while ex-Saturdays singer and presenter Rochelle Humes wrote: "I love you my darling and I'm so sorry. We are all here."

From BBC

Among those sending Luxe messages of support have been Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague, who said she was "beyond sorry for your loss", and TV presenter Holly Willoughby.

From BBC

CEO Julie Willoughby said she would be game to try it again once the company, which is still in the fundraising stage, is better positioned to turn digital ideas into physical prototypes.

From The Wall Street Journal