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Perkins

American  
[pur-kinz] / ˈpɜr kɪnz /

noun

  1. Frances, 1882–1965, U.S. sociologist: Secretary of Labor 1933–45.

  2. Maxwell (Evarts), 1884–1947, U.S. editor.


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In an analysis published Thursday, Perkins notes that there was a time last year when investors began to worry about the sustainability of AI capital spending, asking whether the potential returns justify the vast expenditures.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The latest funding round was led by Founders Fund and drew backing from Thrive Capital, Greenoaks and Quiet Capital, alongside returning investors including Kleiner Perkins and Eli Lilly’s venture arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Then in his early 20s, Perkins knew he wanted to do something that could change someone’s life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"You can apply that logic to the overhead systems, it's a much shorter lifespan inside the tunnel hence the requirement for looking at a more resilient, higher-performing design," Perkins added.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The door to the building opens, and Ms. Perkins and Rex charge out.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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