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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His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Andy Cooke said several "inaccuracies" had been included in a report by West Midlands Police, including reference to a non-existent fixture between Maccabi Tel Aviv and West Ham.
From BBC
The way was shown by Jay Cooke, who in financing the Union’s Civil War efforts essentially invented the investment bank.
From Barron's
The way was shown by Jay Cooke, who in financing the Union’s Civil War efforts essentially invented the investment bank.
From Barron's
Emily Cooke is a maths teacher at The Valley Leadership Academy in Lancashire, which has hired a virtual maths teacher - a decision Mrs Cooke is strongly against.
From BBC
In Los Angeles, she formed a vocal trio with her sister Mamie and cousin Sandra called The Debs, briefly singing backup for Sam Cooke.
From Los Angeles Times
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