noun
Etymology
Origin of Ernie
C20: acronym of E lectronic R andom N umber I ndicator E quipment
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“This has been in the making for the last 20 years, in terms of air-traffic-control modernization,” said Ernie Arvai, president of AirInsight Group.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026
Ernie Johnson, the bow-tie-wearing, peace-keeping host of “Inside the NBA,” is leaving the show after 37 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The property—which sits on nearly 2 lush acres—was listed with Jon Grauman of Resident Group and Ernie Carswell of Sotheby’s International Realty.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Some “Sesame Street” viewers have long wondered whether Bert and Ernie were more than friends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
He had on a white dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up, and, like Ernie, dark sunglasses.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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