Gates
Americannoun
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Horatio, 1728–1806, American Revolutionary general, born in England.
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William Bill, born 1956, U.S. entrepreneur.
noun
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Bill, full name William Henry Gates. born 1955, US computer-software executive and philanthropist; founder (1976) of Microsoft Corporation
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Henry Louis. born 1950, US scholar and critic, who pioneered African-American studies in such works as Figures in Black (1987)
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Horatio. ?1728–1806, American Revolutionary general: defeated the British at Saratoga (1777)
Example Sentences
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Her biggest deal to date: a $51 million land acquisition closed alongside venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya, positioned among high-profile neighbors that include Bill Gates, Toll Brothers, and the Howard Hughes Corp.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Anyone with a ticket can shop the main shops at both the North and South Gates and at the satellite locations throughout the grounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Their antics made Huntington Beach a national laughingstock — but Gates and his pals so far have had the last giggle.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
On Tuesday, the committee announced scheduled testimony with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in June.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The entrance to the Underworld Gates popped into Ella's head.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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