Gates
Americannoun
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Horatio, 1728–1806, American Revolutionary general, born in England.
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William Bill, born 1956, U.S. entrepreneur.
noun
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Bill, full name William Henry Gates. born 1955, US computer-software executive and philanthropist; founder (1976) of Microsoft Corporation
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Henry Louis. born 1950, US scholar and critic, who pioneered African-American studies in such works as Figures in Black (1987)
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Horatio. ?1728–1806, American Revolutionary general: defeated the British at Saratoga (1777)
Example Sentences
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Anyone with a ticket can shop the main shops at both the North and South Gates and at the satellite locations throughout the grounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Their antics made Huntington Beach a national laughingstock — but Gates and his pals so far have had the last giggle.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
But for Tony Gates, the outgoing CEO of the Northumberland National Park Authority, the dog poo issue is the one he "can't get my head around".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Bill Gates, on the other hand, has played no role in underwriting or supporting the NAR movement.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
‘Be swift then!’ said Aragorn, looking back towards the Gates.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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