Byrd

American

[burd] / bɜrd /

noun

Richard Evelyn, 1888–1957, rear admiral in U.S. Navy: polar explorer.
Robert C(arlyle), 1917–2010, U.S. politician: senator from West Virginia 1959–2010.
William, c1540–1623, English composer and organist.

Byrd British

/ bɜːd /

noun

Richard Evelyn . 1888–1957, US rear admiral, aviator, and polar explorer
William . 1543–1623, English composer and organist, noted for his madrigals, masses, and music for virginals

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Marie Byrd Land covers some 620,000 square miles of Antarctica—an area roughly the size of Alaska.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

As much as a quarter of expected data-center developments could end up short of electricity by 2028, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Investors looking for signs companies are delivering that ROI proof should be looking at whether companies report margin expansion, says a team led by analyst Stephen Byrd.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Byrd said in court that the Martins never did any work for Fullshield.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Just like Byrd needs Frank for the house, the eaglet needs Dr. Martin to survive, so why isn’t George calling?

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

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