Ripley

American

[rip-lee] / ˈrɪp li /

noun

George, 1802–80, U.S. literary critic, author, and social reformer: associated with the founding of Brook Farm.

Ripley British

/ ˈrɪplɪ /

noun

George . 1802–80, US social reformer and transcendentalist: founder of the Brook Farm experiment in communal living in Massachusetts (1841)

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They escorted moviegoers to other worlds, immersing them in the high-flying, dangerous adventures of Indiana Jones or Ellen Ripley.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2026

“We’ve seen these cycles before when the market gets too excited about potential rate cuts and then it gets walked back,” said Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist at Allianz Investment Management.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

“The longer this goes on without data, the more we’re flying blind making decisions based on private company data or more anecdotal evidence,” said Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist, Allianz Investment Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

On social media, Carol Ripley said: "Sorry but this is just not fair on voters who elected this councillor."

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

None of ’em ever took the time to sit down and talk to me, and ask me if I was havin’ any problems, except Coach Ripley.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper

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