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Becker

American  
[bek-er] / ˈbɛk ər /

noun

  1. Carl Lotus 1873–1945, U.S. historian.

  2. George Ferdinand, 1847–1919, U.S. scientist and mathematician.

  3. Howard Paul, 1899–1960, U.S. sociologist.


Becker British  
/ ˈbɛkə /

noun

  1. Boris (ˈbɒrɪs). born 1967, German tennis player: Wimbledon champion 1985, 1986, and 1989: the youngest man ever to win Wimbledon

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“I am disappointed we could not deliver these reforms today,” said Democratic state Sen. Josh Becker, one of the bill’s authors, in an emailed statement.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

It’s about “taking advantage of the resources that are already in people’s homes,” Becker said during a recent news conference with other lawmakers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Becker adds that Tai’s less-than-truckload capabilities are a differentiated addition.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Becker said he’s focused on evidence of price gouging in California specifically, where a small handful of refineries serve a relatively isolated market with limited alternatives for sourcing fuel.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Two days later, Helmuth and Rudi stop by the police station, and Inspector Becker tells them that Seemann is in prison where he belongs.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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