Hershey
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Alfred Day, 1908–97, U.S. biologist: helped lay the foundation of modern molecular genetics; Nobel Prize in Medicine 1969.
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Lewis B(laine), 1893–1977, U.S. Army general: director of the Selective Service System 1941–70.
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Milton Snavely 1857–1945, U.S. businessman: founder of chocolate manufacturing company.
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a town in central Pennsylvania.
Example Sentences
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Hershey HSY 0.66%increase; green up pointing triangle reported higher first-quarter profit as price increases announced last year provided a boost to revenue, even as its sales volume declined.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Is Hershey open to a deal with Mondelez?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Tanner inherited the job less than a year ago, joining Hershey from Wendy’s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Tanner said Hershey is not seeking a deal with Mondelez, focusing on its current portfolio and delivering its outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
He waved back to everyone in elegant reciprocation and showered generous handfuls of foil-covered Hershey kisses to the rejoicing multitudes.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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