Peterson
Americannoun
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Oscar Emmanuel, 1925–2007, Canadian jazz pianist.
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Roger Tory, 1908–1996, U.S. ornithologist, author, and artist.
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Example Sentences
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Peterson was sentenced to 20 years and served nine.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
“These older songs and artists create a vibe and atmosphere,” said Logan Peterson, 25, who plays around 20,000 minutes of the Rolling Stones every year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Prekoski argued for Peterson to sentence his client to between 14 and 20 years behind bars, saying that the maximum prison term likely would mean O’Connor would die “in a cage.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Regarding conflicts of interest, Dr. Peterson is the President of Evolve Psychiatry Professional Corporation and an advisor to Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health, where he receives stock options and provides expert testimony.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
The horses hauled it up into the field where Pa and Uncle Henry and Grandpa and Mr. Peterson had stacked their wheat.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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