606
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of 606
So called because it was the 606th compound prepared in a series of tests conducted c1910 by Paul Ehrlich
Example Sentences
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Pinterest’s growth in global monthly active users, which came in at 619 million over Wall Street expectations of 606 million, was a positive, said a team of Jefferies analysts led by James Heaney.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Lewis rushed for 606 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior for the Southern Section Division 1 finalists.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
The researchers surveyed 606 public high school principals from May to August to understand how schools have been affected by Trump’s immigration enforcement.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
We had a lot of United fans on 606 after the game and I can understand both sides of the argument when it comes to Amorim's future.
From BBC • May 23, 2025
After the bookstore, we walk to the 606.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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