Fawcett

British

/ ˈfɔːsɪt /

noun

Dame Millicent Garrett . 1847–1929, British suffragette

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An estimated one in 10 women, aged between 40 and 55, working through menopause have left a job because of their symptoms, according to a report from The Fawcett Society in 2022, which analysed data from a survey of around 4,000 UK women carried out by Savanta ComRes research consultancy.

From BBC

But around 10% of women report leaving their jobs due to menopause symptoms, according to the Fawcett Society.

From BBC

"The Mellon Blue is an outstanding stone," said Max Fawcett, head of jewellery at Christie's in Geneva.

From Barron's

Emma Fawcett, course leader of dance and musical theatre at York College, said fundraising in her former student's memory meant "everything" to her.

From BBC

Then there’s Joy Fawcett, who gave up teaching to coach at Long Beach City College before founding the women’s program at UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times

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