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Cory

American  
[kawr-ee] / ˈkɔr i /

noun

  1. a male or female given name.


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“The reception/discussion leaves us with no doubt that daraxonrasib will be a historic oncology launch. Wherever consensus launch estimates settle, they will likely still be too low,” said Evercore analyst Cory Kasimov and his colleagues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

But, in a full count, home plate umpire Cory Blaser called it strike three.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

As author and activist Cory Doctorow writes, it makes sense to worry about AI — its false promises, he says, mean society will keep losing or abandoning actual expertise.

From Salon • May 23, 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

Cory was clearly not cut out for stealth work.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

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