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Bushnell

American  
[boosh-nl] / ˈbʊʃ nl /

noun

  1. David, 1742?–1824, U.S. inventor: pioneered in submarine construction.


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"To think they could be released early is absolutely outrageous," Bushnell said.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Former police dog handler Chris Bushnell, who was at the scene of PC Harper's death, said he was "shaking" when he heard that two of the officer's killers might be released early from prison.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Videogames were first brought to the masses by two men: Ralph Baer and Nolan Bushnell.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 9, 2026

Bushnell, too, is excited to get guests in augmented reality glassware from Snap, as he notes Two Bit has programmed images of dinosaurs roaming the Third Street Promenade.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 12, 2024

“Cassie was what we all want our children to be: bright, hardworking and kind,” said Bushnell.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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