Elliott
Americannoun
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Herb(ert James), born 1938, Australian track athlete.
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Also Elliot. a male given name, form of Elias.
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"I'm terrified," said Elliott Mathieson, searching through his phone to find the tickets he'd booked for his group of friends.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
When Elliott Mossman compiled and translated that correspondence in 1981, his annotations relied on Freidenberg’s recently discovered and voluminous diaries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Analysts have begun to raise more questions about the company’s leadership under Elliott Hill, as the company struggles with cautious consumers and difficulties in China.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Bulls are digging in after weekly gains of 15% and 17% in February and March, thanks at least in part a stake by activist Elliott Management.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
And Elliott Schilpp, the skinny genius from Maryland who had won the pizza-eating contest.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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