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Hoban

American  
[hoh-buhn] / ˈhoʊ bən /

noun

  1. James, c1762–1831, U.S. architect, born in Ireland: designed the White House.


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Ann-Marie Hoang wears Nike cap and glasses, Adidas jacket and biker shorts, Prada tie and loafers, Michael Hoban x Tried and True overalls, VidaKush socks and jewelry.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2024

Biden will also host a reception for Varadkar later Friday at the White House, which was itself designed and built by an Irish-born man, James Hoban.

From Seattle Times Mar. 16, 2023

Robinson is regarded as a trailblazer for the sport in Britain and his successes inspired the talents of Tom Simpson and Barry Hoban who followed him.

From BBC Oct. 26, 2022

It’s also a building that Biden has previously boasted was designed by an Irishman, architect James Hoban.

From Washington Post Sep. 9, 2022

Hoban keeps “Jerry” on the job and his job is to make folks laugh.

From What's in the New York Evening Journal America's Greatest Evening Newspaper by New York Evening Journal

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