Patterson
Americannoun
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Eleanor Medill Cissy, 1884–1948, U.S. newspaper editor and publisher.
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Floyd, 1935–2006, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1956–59, 1960–62.
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Frederick Douglass, 1901–1988, U.S. educator; founder of United Negro College Fund.
Example Sentences
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“The Amazon bear case has historically been its loudest when Prime Video content has been strong and Netflix is between major series,” Patterson said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Restarting product flows and bringing refineries back online, will take time, “given that some of this infrastructure was targeted in attacks earlier in the conflict,” said ING’s head of commodity strategy Warren Patterson.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Patterson, 52 years old, said she spent hours on the phone with customer service.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
After the news conference, Patterson led an expedition to the interceptor operating in Ballona Creek.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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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