Ellis
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Alexander John Alexander John Sharpe, 1814–90, English phonetician and mathematician.
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(Henry) Havelock 1859–1939, English psychologist and writer.
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Alexander John . 1814–90, English philologist: made the first systematic survey of the phonology of British dialects
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( Henry ) Havelock (ˈhævlɒk). 1859–1939, English essayist: author of works on the psychology of sex
Example Sentences
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A young Alan didn’t have a close relationship with his father, who had immigrated as Haim Grunspann to Ellis Island in 1906 at age 4.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
In Ashton-in-Makerfield, 61-year-old Hazel Ellis told AFP she planned to vote for Reform.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
After he completes the tour, Ellis said he would like to do more wire walks in "large natural spaces".
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
With the circus already passing through Southampton, Sunderland, Coventry and Glasgow before coming to Wales, Ellis added he was "quite tired" after a month on the road "but the knees are feeling fine".
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Strong Jonn grabbed Rowan's arm and steadied him, frowning as Val, Ellis, and Bronden bumped into him in their turn.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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