Ellis

[ el-is ]

/ ˈɛl ɪs /

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noun

Alexander John Alexander John Sharpe, 1814–90, English phonetician and mathematician.

(Henry) Have·lock

[hav-lok], /ˈhæv lɒk/, 1859–1939, English psychologist and writer.

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Words nearby Ellis

elliptic integral, ellipticity, elliptic paraboloid, elliptic spring, elliptograph, Ellis, Ellis Island, Ellison, Ellison, Ralph, Ellora, Ellsworth

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How to use Ellis in a sentence

Ellis said that in fact, the vision ever since Relativity’s time at Y Combinator has included larger lift rockets — and much more.
Relativity Space unveils plans for a new, much larger and fully reusable rocket|Darrell Etherington|February 26, 2021|TechCrunch
Ellis brings needles and vials stored in dry ice to assisted-living and nursing homes in the Phoenix area in his roving vaccination clinic.
The joy of vax: The people giving the shots are seeing hope, and it’s contagious|Maura Judkis|February 25, 2021|Washington Post
Now that both have kids, there isn’t much time left for mitten making, although Ellis said she tends to make some for gifts and the occasional craft fair during the holidays.
The handwarming story of how Bernie Sanders got his inauguration mittens|Travis Andrews|January 21, 2021|Washington Post
Ellis has appeared only once on the networks since early December.
Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell have disappeared from Fox airwaves|Jeremy Barr|January 14, 2021|Washington Post

Ellis continued her one-way, two-and-a-half hour commute to a Houston hospital until three years ago.
Meet the nurse who’s running a Texas COVID-19 clinic all on her own|Tara Santora|January 4, 2021|Popular-Science
My old boss, T. Brooks Ellis, the director of the Human Genome Project.
The Walking Dead’s ‘Self Help’: A Grim Show Displays Its Comedy Streak, and A Major Reveal|Melissa Leon|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The congressman was able to ride those credentials to a comfortable 57 percent to 43 percent victory over Ellis.
Tea Party Holds Ground in GOP Primaries|Ben Jacobs|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The first human being to come through Ellis Island was an unaccompanied minor.
Is it Time to Send Lady Liberty Back to France?|Gene Robinson|July 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Thousands of unaccompanied minors followed her through Ellis Island.
Is it Time to Send Lady Liberty Back to France?|Gene Robinson|July 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He promised that Ellis "will have access to funds that will be helpful to his campaign."
Big Business Vs. Libertarians in the GOP|David Boaz|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ellis's patent boot studs to save the sole, and the Euknemida, or concave-convex fastening springs, are the latest novelties.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
In the Presbyterian Church under the care of Mr. Ellis are 39 communicants.
The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States|Martin R. Delany
They had been turned back from the emigrant station on Ellis Island, and were now sadly returning to Liverpool.
Marriage la mode|Mrs. Humphry Ward
The climax to all of our troubles was the making out of our declaration and being held in quarantine at Ellis Island.
Ways of War and Peace|Delia Austrian
The offence is no sooner given than it is caught up by a gallant citizen, a goldsmith, named Ellis.
The Fortunes of Nigel|Sir Walter Scott

British Dictionary definitions for Ellis

Ellis

/ (ˈɛlɪs) /

noun

Alexander John . 1814–90, English philologist: made the first systematic survey of the phonology of British dialects

(Henry) Havelock (ˈhævlɒk). 1859–1939, English essayist: author of works on the psychology of sex

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