Gilman
Americannoun
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Arthur, 1837–1909, U.S. educator.
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Charlotte Anna Perkins, 1860–1935, U.S. writer, publisher, and feminist.
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Daniel Coit 1831–1908, U.S. educator.
Example Sentences
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Almost everyone Gilman works with plans to leave money to the next generation or to charity, so is careful about risk to preserve what they can.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
The building on Gilman Street was supposed to be assembled in June, but Somerville spent nearly 10 months delivering the permits.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2025
Penciled in to start at free safety is Alohi Gilman, who is entering the final year of his contract.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2025
The blazes - named Laguna, Sepulveda, Gibbel, Gilman and Border 2 - flared up on Thursday in the counties of Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura and Riverside.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2025
Neutrons from the Rad Lab could be detected even in Gilman Hall, the headquarters of Gilbert Lewis’s chemistry department, which was separated from the lab by a broad alley.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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