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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

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

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

“The whole experience is what makes it worthwhile,” said Hamm, a two-time World Cup winner with the U.S. women’s national team.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025

Other deep-pocketed givers include crypto entrepreneurs Cameron and Tyler Winkelvoss, designer Paolo Tiramini, and oil and gas billionaire Harold Hamm.

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 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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