Elliott

[ el-ee-uht, el-yuht ]

/ ˈɛl i ət, ˈɛl yət /

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noun

Herb(ert James), born 1938, Australian track athlete.

Also El·li·ot. a male given name, form of Elias.

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How to use Elliott in a sentence

Elliott’s office said part of the reason is there are hundreds of cases still pending review, and prosecutors have one to five years to actually file charges on the crime.
Morning Report: City Attorney Prosecuting Fewer Domestic Violence Cases|Voice of San Diego|January 7, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Unlike Elliott, the average number of domestic violence cases filed each month by Stephan’s office was not on track for a notable drop.
Domestic Violence Prosecutions Have Dropped Under City Attorney Mara Elliott|Ashly McGlone|January 7, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Elliott told VOSD that her decision to make most of the center’s work remote was meant to keep workers and victims safe, and that remote services have made it easier for some to get help.
Morning Report: One-Stop Shop for Victims Has Stopped In-Person Services|Voice of San Diego|January 6, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Both the center’s director and Elliott say the pivot to remote work has been smooth and remains the safest choice for everyone.
Center Serving Domestic Violence Victims Remains Closed, Angering Advocates|Ashly McGlone|January 6, 2021|Voice of San Diego

Much of that was a result of how Elliott designed the offense to maximize space for speedster Amari Rodgers, who has made 52 of his 69 receptions out of the slot,5 and Etienne, who has set school records for receiving yards this season.
What To Watch For In The College Football Playoff Semifinals|Josh Planos|December 31, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
They opened for acts like Elliott Smith, Sloan, and Promise Ring.
OK Go Is Helping Redefine the Music Video For the Internet Age|Lauren Schwartzberg|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
New York medical examiner Dr. Elliott Gross instead ruled that he died of heart failure.
Before Eric Garner, There Was Michael Stewart: The Tragic Story of the Real-Life Radio Raheem|Marlow Stern|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Jolly and Creten, who are both married to Monster Jam drivers (Neil Elliott and Jimmy Creten, respectively), have kids.
The Moms of Monster Jam Drive Trucks, Buck Macho Culture|Eliza Krigman|November 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There's a scene in which a nude Amy Elliott-Dunne, played with committed gusto by Rosamund Pike, is washing off in the shower.
Yes, Ben Affleck Goes Full-Frontal in ‘Gone Girl,’ Confronting One of Cinema’s Last Taboos|Marlow Stern|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She shares some of the inspiration for that shoot, and offers up a version of Elliott Smith as colorful, whimsical and playful.
‘Heaven Adores You’ Is More Celebratory Than Salacious About Elliott Smith|Rachel Kramer Bussel|June 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Fancy silk buttons, with worked figured tops, were patented by Wm. Elliott, in 1837.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
He had no family, and resided in a house alone, but principally made his home with the Elliott family.
The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States|Martin R. Delany
During those dread two hours the Niagara, under Lieutenant Elliott, had kept out of the fight.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes|Various
Congress thanked Perry and voted gold medals to him and Elliott, and honors or rewards to all the officers and men.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes|Various
At night we were up to Elliott's Key, and anchored by making fast to a sweep shoved into the muddy bottom like a shad-pole.
Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes of the Civil War|Various