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Corey

American  
[kawr-ee, kohr-ee] / ˈkɔr i, ˈkoʊr i /

noun

  1. Elias James, born 1928, U.S. chemist and educator: Nobel Prize 1990.

  2. a male given name.


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Among those searching for the Guerrero was Corey Malcom, an archaeologist who had worked for the treasure hunter Mel Fisher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

For “The Hero,” he wanted to turn an ordinary man named Corey into a celebrity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

And while serving in government, Noem adviser Corey Lewandowski reportedly tried to persuade Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to hire him on the side.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

Corey Riday-White, managing attorney for the nonprofit Center for Climate Integrity, disputes that characterization.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

“I can help Corey with those sprinkles. I’m really good at sprinkles.”

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

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