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Halleck

American  
[hal-ik, -uhk] / ˈhæl ɪk, -ək /

noun

  1. Fitz-Green 1790–1867, U.S. poet.

  2. Henry Wager 1815–72, Union general in the U.S. Civil War and writer on military subjects.


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Evan Halleck says pursuing this project is “the most creatively alive” he’s felt since moving to L.A.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2025

That all changed after Halleck and Rayburn left office.

From Salon Dec. 21, 2023

“I think style is a much bigger component of this particular wave of houseplant enthusiasm,” said Leslie F. Halleck, a professional horticulturist and consultant.

From New York Times Apr. 16, 2022

Jason Momoa does justice to swordmaster Duncan Idaho, one of the book's most popular characters alongside Gurney Halleck, well-played by Josh Brolin.

From Salon Oct. 21, 2021

General Halleck had shuffled the generals at Pittsburg Landing after the battle there, assigning Grant to an ineffectual position as assistant commander and taking command of the field himself.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

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