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Cory

American  
[kawr-ee] / ˈkɔr i /

noun

  1. a male or female given name.


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Cory MacNeill, a geologist from Cumberland, explains that while deep geothermal drilling was not practical in the area, the existing mine water offered a more accessible solution.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has introduced such a bill with numerous co-sponsors in the Senate; New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has floated an exemption somewhat lower.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

Her resignation shifts attention to Republican Cory Mills, who remains under investigation over allegations including sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations and misuse of his office, all of which he denies.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Morgan analyst Cory Carpenter noted in a Thursday note, Clear app downloads in March were up nearly 275% from a year ago.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Bobby Gene and I gave Cory a pretty wide berth after that.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon