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Hockett

American  
[hok-it] / ˈhɒk ɪt /

noun

  1. Charles, 1916–2000, U.S. linguist and anthropologist.


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“There’s a public ritual that lawmakers feel a need to engage in to yell about ‘holding the fat cats responsible,’” said Bob Hockett, a Cornell law professor who specializes in finance.

From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2023

“The big national banks are operating in the global capital markets,” said Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell Law School and banking expert.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2023

That needs to be encouraged, Mr. Hockett says.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2023

“He was a unique person and someone that was very good to me,” Hockett said.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2020

“We were focused on, Where do we put our money that’s safe?” said Ben Hockett.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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