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Woodson

American  
[wood-suhn] / ˈwʊd sən /

noun

  1. Carter Godwin, 1875–1950, U.S. historian and publisher: pioneer in modern Black Studies.


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Mack learned the importance of passing down knowledge as a youngster in Oakland under the tutelage of seasoned veterans Charles Woodson and Justin Tuck.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

Harel cleared it on his first try while Woodson failed on his three attempts to ensure a second straight state title for Harel, who won with a height of 6-9 last year.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

Harel cleared 6-9 on his third attempt to stay alive but still trailed Jay Woodson of American Canyon on misses until the bar was raised to 6-11.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

Raised by a single mother after his father died soon after his birth, Woodson dropped out of high school to join the Air Force.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

In 1986, on the sultry spring weekend that Chris graduated from Woodson High School, Walt and Billie threw a party for him.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

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