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Hargreaves

American  
[hahr-greevz] / ˈhɑr grivz /

noun

  1. James, died 1778, English inventor of spinning machinery.


Hargreaves British  
/ ˈhɑːɡriːvz /

noun

  1. James. died 1778, English inventor of the spinning jenny

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The chip maker’s report “isn’t an earnings surprise story anymore,” said Matt Britzman, a senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

Warrant Officer Lee Hargreaves, who commands the flight, said the training was mandatory for all personnel, "from pilots through to chefs, HR specialists through to musicians".

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

"These changes are aimed at making us faster and more efficient so we can continue to deliver great customer outcomes," said Hargreaves.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

By early 1942, “many senior officers wondered whether the German Army could defend itself, let alone take the offensive,” Mr. Hargreaves observes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

The prim Hargreaves was as much taken aback by this suggestion as her colleague Hopkins had been taken aback by Jasmine's attempt to borrow a chemise on the evening of her arrival.

From Rich Relatives by Compton MacKenzie

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