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Gates

American  
[geyts] / geɪts /

noun

  1. Horatio, 1728–1806, American Revolutionary general, born in England.

  2. William Bill, born 1956, U.S. entrepreneur.

Gates British  
/ ɡeɪts /

noun

  1. Bill, full name William Henry Gates. born 1955, US computer-software executive and philanthropist; founder (1976) of Microsoft Corporation

  2. Henry Louis. born 1950, US scholar and critic, who pioneered African-American studies in such works as Figures in Black (1987)

  3. Horatio. ?1728–1806, American Revolutionary general: defeated the British at Saratoga (1777)

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Her biggest deal to date: a $51 million land acquisition closed alongside venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya, positioned among high-profile neighbors that include Bill Gates, Toll Brothers, and the Howard Hughes Corp.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 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

Mrs. Gates said, “Seventh graders, please do not leave without a split-shift schedule.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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