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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“We’re looking at 800 million to a billion barrels cumulative loss of production,” said Cummings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Jailing Garner, Judge Brian Cummings KC said: "The suffering experienced by Mr McColl was quite unspeakable and really does not bear dwelling on."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“This is a really big problem for California,” Cummings said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Sierra Canyon 19, Crespi 2: Charlie Cummings had two doubles, a single and three RBIs for Sierra Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 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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