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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A spokesman for Hancock said the company has no further plans to invest in space outside of SpaceX.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
“When things go well, they go really well, but when things go badly, they can go really badly,” said Tom Hancock, a portfolio manager at Boston-based GMO.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The district includes some of the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods, including Bel-Air, Westwood, Cheviot Hills and Hancock Park.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
“When heirs cannot reach a unanimous decision, the executor’s role becomes pivotal. Executors are tasked with reconciling conflicts,” Hancock Whitney adds.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
I was John Hancock and was supposed to say one line: “I will proudly sign my name in big letters.”
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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