Loeb

American

[lohb, lœb] / loʊb, lœb /

noun

Jacques 1859–1924, German physiologist and experimental biologist in the U.S.

Loeb British

/ løːp, lɜːb /

noun

Jacques (ʒɑːk). 1859–1924, US physiologist, born in Germany, noted esp for his pioneering work on artificial parthenogenesis

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Ms. Landro is the recipient of the Gerald Loeb award for deadline reporting and the New York Women in Communications, Inc. Matrix Award in the newspaper category, honoring her achievements in journalism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In 2019, Dave was part of the Journal’s coverage of PG&E, which was recognized as a Pulitzer Prize finalist and Gerald Loeb award winner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

His work with colleagues breaking the merger of Dow and DuPont won a 2016 Gerald Loeb award.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

And with the team, Loeb said what made Mpoyi special was how he connected, explaining, “He loves people so much and he cares about them. He’s a natural leader.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The paper would be prosecuted under the Espionage Act, warned Louis Loeb, one of the firm’s partners.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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