Hancock
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Herbert Jeffrey Herbie, born 1940, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
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John. John Hancock.
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Winfield Scott, 1824–86, Union general in the Civil War.
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Anthony John, known as Tony. 1924–68, British comedian, noted for his radio series Hancock's Half Hour
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John. 1737–93, American statesman; first signatory of the Declaration of Independence
Example Sentences
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Last year, one sold for $475,000, while a key at nearby Hancock Beach fetched $650,000, property records show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Matt Miskin, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife John Hancock Investments, says that the second quarter amply highlights the old adage that “earnings are a matter of opinion, while cash flow is a matter of fact.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Speaking after the decision, Hancock said he was "right to call out" what he "clearly saw were anti-vax and antisemitic conspiracy theories".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
John “Jak” Raymond, a delegate candidate in Hancock County, also underlined how the county delegate electorate differs from the primary electorate.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
I look toward the Hancock building, which is so far from where I stand that I can’t see the people on its roof.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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