Patterson

American  

[pat-er-suhn] / ˈpæt ər sən /

noun

1. Eleanor Medill Cissy, 1884–1948, U.S. newspaper editor and publisher.

2. Floyd, 1935–2006, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1956–59, 1960–62.

3. Frederick Douglass, 1901–1988, U.S. educator; founder of United Negro College Fund.

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Patterson

Former California GOP chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson said that while the ad wasn’t for her, she understood the campaign’s desire to expand its reach to different voters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Tommy Brennan and Kam Patterson both seem like they need to make their mark in sketches and do more than just perform as themselves in “Weekend Update” segments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

For visitors Torino, Nathan Patterson made his second appearance as a substitute since his loan move from Everton as right-back continues to be a problem area for Scotland.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey said the latest escalation reinforces the view that negotiations remain some way off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

I opened my door and went around to meet Mr. Patterson because it was the right thing to do, even if Mr. Patterson was going to yell at me for treating him like a child.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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