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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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This week, the Guardian reported that Larry Ellison, a major stakeholder in Paramount Skydance — which is owned by his son David — held informal talks with White House officials about a potential CNN takeover.

From Salon

Mineral Resources has removed the timeline for founder Chris Ellison’s departure, instead implementing “a comprehensive and holistic succession strategy” that the analysts reckon is a sensible response to succession risk.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Affordability and uncertainty in the broader economy continue to weigh on consumer confidence, particularly when it comes to larger discretionary purchases,” Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison said Wednesday.

From Barron's

She has been given a mandate for change by David Ellison, the new owner of CBS parent company Paramount, which bought her news and opinion platform the Free Press for $150 million.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts say Paramount should have an edge because its bid is backed by David Ellison’s father, Larry, who is among the top five billionaires in the world.

From Los Angeles Times