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Cory

American  
[kawr-ee] / ˈkɔr i /

noun

  1. a male or female given name.


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Facing a popular Labor incumbent and a young, recently selected opposition leader, One Nation campaigned widely, recruiting prominent former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi to lead its ticket, and running candidates in every electorate.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Then there’s Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey’s proposal, which would let a married couple deduct the first $75,000 of income, with a proportional cut for individuals.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Cory Booker last year went 25 hours all by himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Another potential presidential candidate, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, released his own book at the end of January, while New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will do the same later this year.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Cory slid a pair of fierce-looking Harley-Davidson sunglasses on.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon