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Markowitz

American  
[mahr-kuh-wits] / ˈmɑr kə wɪts /

noun

  1. Harry M. 1927–2023, U.S. economist who introduced modern portfolio theory: Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 1990.


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Barry Markowitz, the movie’s cinematographer, said his work on the film kicked off a decade of friendship with the Reiners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

As of three weeks ago, Nick seemed to be doing well, said Markowitz, who stayed with the Reiners during a visit to Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

I'm here to tell you that having lunch at my mother's is exactly what Markowitz was talking about.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024

Should he win, Markowitz would be ineligible to serve, according to Spitzer.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

How I found out about this is that Maya Markowitz told me that the reason she won’t play Four Square with us at recess is that she doesn’t want to catch the Plague.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

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