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Bethune

American  
[buh-thyoon, -thoon] / bəˈθyun, -ˈθun /

noun

  1. Mary McLeod 1875–1955, U.S. educator and civil rights leader.


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“You’re really talking about problems for the Fed in terms of putting a lid on inflation,” Bethune said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Tatum Bethune, a seventh-round pick in 2024, stepped in and finished second on the team in tackles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Later at Mary McCloud Bethune Junior High, he fell in with a group of kids who included Raymond Washington, who went on to form the Crips with Stanley “Tookie” Williams, another South L.A. native.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2025

He also expanded his burgeoning watch collection, reportedly buying pieces by Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, De Bethune and F.P.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024

“Well, you can borrow the photo club practice camera,” said Ms. Bethune.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai