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Ellet

American  
[el-it] / ˈɛl ɪt /

noun

  1. Charles, Jr., 1810–62, U.S. civil engineer: builder of suspension bridges.


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In her reading of Rachel Lynn Solomon’s “The Ex Talk,” Emily Ellet is instantly relatable as Public Radio producer Shay Goldstein, wrestling with her insecurities while butting heads with her know-it-all new co-worker, Dominic Yoon.

From Seattle Times Feb. 10, 2021

Nonetheless, as elaborated by Charles Ellet almost 170 years ago, levees have a role in U.S. flood-risk management.

From Scientific American Aug. 1, 2019

The violation was originally issued by morning outrider Cindy Ellet.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2019

Moore, who lives in Ellet, stops by weekly to do his laundry and had seen Minninger, supervisor of the Summit County Weights & Measures Division, timing the dryers.

From Washington Times Sep. 20, 2014

Robert Kane received notice that Ellet had prepared a book manuscript and that it contained transcripts of Elisha’s letters to Maggie.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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