Cass
Americannoun
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Lewis, 1782–1866, U.S. statesman.
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a male or female given name.
Example Sentences
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The review was triggered following the publication of a major report into children's gender care by Dr Hilary Cass in April 2024, which said "remarkably weak evidence" on medical interventions was letting children down.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
Authorities in Cass County said a number of trees had fallen onto roads and buildings, and more than 500 people were reported to be without power.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
Cass is dismissive of “debt refinancings,” but some of us are old enough to remember the 2008 credit crunch when businesses had trouble issuing commercial paper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
Along the way, Cass gives short shrift to the many useful things that the financial industry does that are not a grift.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
He ordered, “Princess Cass — Octavian — Dr. 09-01, sir — into the carriage. We are olF.”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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