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
“Ms. O’Connor cast a wide net,” Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Peterson said during a sentencing hearing on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Loans are penalty-free and you pay yourself back at a rate that is more favorable than taking a cash advance on a credit card, for example, Hunter Peterson noted.
From MarketWatch • 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
I knew I was scared, but I didn’t know, as Bill Peterson told me later on, that he was scared of me, too.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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