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Conant

American  
[koh-nuhnt] / ˈkoʊ nənt /

noun

  1. James Bryant, 1893–1978, U.S. chemist and educator: president of Harvard University 1933–53.


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Updating the calculations for gold’s recent epic run, investment consultants Nicholas Conant and Mark Wood of Callan gave the cube some benefit of the doubt by enlarging it with all of the bullion since mined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

With this type of outdoor show, there are no walls to interrupt the flow of sound outward, said Tony Hoover, principal for McKay Conant Hoover, acoustical and audiovisual consultants.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2024

Dan Conant, Solar Holler Founder and CEO, said some of his staff graduated from Wayne County Schools or have kids who are students there now.

From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2023

“There’s clearly limits to Trump’s power,” Conant said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023

“Even now if you talk to your typical professional trombonist,” Conant says, “they will ask, ‘What kind of equipment do you play?’

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell