First recorded in 1930–35
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Piet Hein Eek, a 1990 Design Academy graduate, was among the first to appropriate a brick factory building.
From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2021
This genetic change, sometimes called "Eek," allows the virus to spread even among vaccinated people.
From Salon • Jul. 29, 2021
Tides lifted the boat from the sandbar and it was found Monday at Eek Island.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2018
Tides lifted the boat from the sandbar and it was found Monday at Eek Island.
From Washington Times • Aug. 20, 2018
Eek therto he was right a mery man, And after soper pleyen he bigan, And spak of mirthe amonges others thinges, Whan that we hadde maad our rekeninges....
From England of My Heart : Spring by Hutton, Edward
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