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Hurst

American  
[hurst] / hɜrst /

noun

  1. Fannie, 1889–1968, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

  2. a city in N Texas.


hurst British  
/ hɜːst /

noun

  1. a wood

  2. a sandbank

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of hurst

Old English hyrst; related to Old High German hurst

Example Sentences

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More hawkish voices may be getting louder behind the scenes, says Duncan Wood, CEO of Hurst International Consulting.

From Barron's

An evacuation warning remains in effect in the Palisades, Sunset and Hurst burn scar areas until 9 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Tuesday for the Palisades, Sunset and Hurst burn scar areas because of possible mud and debris flows.

From Los Angeles Times

The streamer also announced this week that Walking Dead actor Ryan Hurst would star as main character Kratos in its upcoming TV show based on PlayStation hit God of War.

From BBC

Emily Hurst, a surrogate in Arkansas, was left with more than $7,000 in medical bills and ongoing dental problems after her surrogacy.

From The Wall Street Journal