Banks

American  

[bangks] / bæŋks /

noun

1. Sir Joseph, 1734–1820, English naturalist.

2. Nathaniel Prentiss 1816–94, U.S. army officer and politician: Speaker of the House 1856–57.

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Banks British  

/ bæŋks /

noun

1. Iain ( Menzies ). 1954–2013, Scottish novelist and science fiction writer. His novels include The Wasp Factory (1984), The Crow Road (1992), and The Steep Approach to Garbadale (2007); science-fiction (under the name Iain M. Banks) includes Look to Windward (2000)

2. Sir Joseph . 1743–1820, British botanist and explorer: circumnavigated the world with James Cook (1768–71)

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Banks Scientific  

/ băngks /

1. British botanist who took part in Captain James Cook's voyage around the world (1768–1771), during which he discovered and cataloged many species of plant and animal life.

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Banks

Banks have pulled back on small-business lending since the financial crisis two decades ago.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Banks in the UK have seen profits rise in recent years because they have been able to charge people higher interest rates when borrowing money.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Two days later, attorneys Lisa J. Banks and Sarah E. Nesbitt said in a statement that they represented a woman the committee interviewed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Alongside Iran, the soaring cost of living was a recurring theme for the households visited by Banks and Starr.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Still, Ms. Banks was pretty gentle with the lecture.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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