Byrd
Americannoun
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Richard Evelyn, 1888–1957, rear admiral in U.S. Navy: polar explorer.
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Robert C(arlyle), 1917–2010, U.S. politician: senator from West Virginia 1959–2010.
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William, c1540–1623, English composer and organist.
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Richard Evelyn . 1888–1957, US rear admiral, aviator, and polar explorer
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William . 1543–1623, English composer and organist, noted for his madrigals, masses, and music for virginals
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In March 2025, Russia and China announced plans to build new research stations in Marie Byrd Land.
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
Ghanem joined the group in 1998 in Nashville and followed the Martins to California where he later worked for the group’s pest control business Fullshield, Byrd testified.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
“Axel,” Byrd says, her hair finally pulled tightly from her face.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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