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Ellison

American  
[el-uh-suhn] / ˈɛl ə sən /

noun

  1. Ralph (Waldo) 1914–1994, U.S. novelist, essayist, and lecturer.


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The OpenAI deal is the cornerstone of Oracle’s pivot under executive chairman Larry Ellison from software to AI infrastructure services.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Reporting indicates that Weiss still retains the favor of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, who apparently gave his personal signoff to the hiring of Bilton and the firing of Pelley.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

With a directive from David Ellison to enact change, Weiss spent time early on with top talent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Ellison installed Weiss as the new editor-in-chief of CBS in October.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

A week earlier she’d made photocopies of the first chapter, a short story Ralph Ellison published as “Battle Royal.”

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

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