Cummings

American

[kuhm-ingz] / ˈkʌm ɪŋz /

noun

Edward Estlin e e cummings, 1894–1962, U.S. poet.

Cummings British

/ ˈkʌmɪŋz /

noun

Edward Estlin (ˈɛstlɪn), (preferred typographical representation of name e. e. cummings ). 1894–1962, US poet

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Cummings added he "tried not to think about the cost" of the sports club, but added "it's better than not working and looking after a kid who would be bored".

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

Unlike Amelia, Aimee Cummings has always loved books, with stories about love central to her enjoyment.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

In a 2024 analysis, for example, economists Ryan Cummings and Ernie Tedeschi estimated that this survey methodology shift shaved about nine points off the Michigan sentiment index.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Lauren Sanchez Bezos, Whitney Cummings, Kimora Lee Simmons, Monica Lewinsky, Chelsea Handler and Justin Theroux were among the famous personalities celebrating the couple and the latest addition to their family in the comments section.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026

Cummings was just trying to release some stress by confiding in someone; she assumed it would go no further.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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