Cooke
Americannoun
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(Alfred) Alistair, 1908–2004, English journalist and broadcaster.
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Jay, 1821–1905, U.S. financier.
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Terence (James), Cardinal, 1921–83, U.S. Roman Catholic clergyman: archbishop of New York 1968–83.
noun
Example Sentences
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Bublé, who performed with a choir, led the fans in the stands in a rousing rendition of Bring It on Home to Me, by Mississippi soul singer Sam Cooke.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
He is facing Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke, who narrowly lost to him in the 2024 race.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Early on in the season, some brands launched campaigns with Batula, who seemed to be on the brink of a star-turn after her separation from Cooke.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
“It is like he’s several different people, or has been,” said journalist and author Catherine Nixon Cooke, whose book “Dodgers to Damascus: David Lesch’s Journey from Baseball to the Middle East” traces those parallel lives.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
I always look forward to seeing Dr. Cooke, even though I often leave her office feeling like someone ripped my chest open.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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