Perkins
Americannoun
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Frances, 1882–1965, U.S. sociologist: Secretary of Labor 1933–45.
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Maxwell (Evarts), 1884–1947, U.S. editor.
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And both Ricci and Perkins say they are passing down money younger than most people, while their kids can enjoy it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Building a Better California’s biggest contributors include John Doerr, chairman of venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins; Michael Moritz, former partner at Sequoia Capital; and Patrick Collison, chief executive of fintech company Stripe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
But Perkins said the increased demand for food among families was concerning, claiming Radstock was "one of the lowest income places in the country".
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“There is still a case for hikes … but urgency has definitely gone,” said Dario Perkins, a central-bank expert at TS Lombard, in a post on X.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
She wasn’t staring down at the old Perkins place, wondering and worrying.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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