Harriman
Americannoun
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Edward Henry, 1848–1909, U.S. financier and railroad magnate.
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his son W(illiam) Averell 1891–1986, U.S. diplomat: governor of New York 1954–58.
noun
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Arley Harriman, a retired advertising executive living in Delavan, Wisc., said she loves Culver’s service and cleanliness, plus the quality of its cod sandwiches and custard ice cream.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
“Job growth in 2026 is likely to be notably more subdued than in 2025 and the preceding expansion years,” said Scott Clemons, chief investment strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 20, 2025
Harriman suggested that it’s time to start designing bumper stickers with a motto to build support.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2025
Thomas’ attacks were baseless, and both Condon and his boss, Secretary of Commerce W. Averell Harriman, resisted them.
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2025
No one was more surprised than Mr. Harriman himself when he took off the smeary spectacles and handed them to Rosanna, who silently polished them and handed them back.
From The Girl Scouts Rally Rosanna Wins by Galt, Katherine Keene
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