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Briggs

American

[brigz] / brɪgz /

noun

Henry, 1561–1630, English mathematician.

Briggs British

/ brɪɡz /

noun

Henry . 1561–1631, English mathematician: introduced common logarithms

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Standard Life CEO Andy Briggs said the deal will create a stronger company and that both are aligned on their values and culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

According to Briggs, the real wildcard for investors in 2026 is the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate policy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

Briggs says advertising by private clinics has "blown everything out of proportion."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The bond market’s immediate reaction has been “a little bit toward the hawkish side.” said John Briggs, head of U.S. rate strategy at Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Mr. Briggs calmly took a paper from his pocket, and read out in a sort of official, nasal voice:—

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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