Hamm

American

[hahm] / hɑm /

noun

a city in North Rhine–Westphalia, in W Germany.

Hamm British

/ ham /

noun

an industrial city in NW Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: a Hanse town from 1417; severely damaged in World War II. Pop: 184 961 (2003 est)

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Harold Hamm, Continental Resources’ billionaire founder and a Trump donor, recently said he would stop drilling in North Dakota’s Bakken Shale for the first time in more than 30 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

In fact, the ubiquity of such ETFs in 2025 exactly parallels the current onslaught of online casino ads featuring such celebrities as Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, and Jon Hamm External link.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Hamm v.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

For Hamm, taking children to a World Cup match is a unique opportunity to teach them how sport can break down barriers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025

By accepting the invitation, I would be joining an elite group of athletes, coaches, and sports journalists—like legends Mia Hamm and Billie Jean King—who were standouts in their field.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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