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Harriman

American  
[har-uh-muhn] / ˈhær ə mən /

noun

  1. Edward Henry, 1848–1909, U.S. financier and railroad magnate.

  2. his son W(illiam) Averell 1891–1986, U.S. diplomat: governor of New York 1954–58.


Harriman British  
/ ˈhærɪmən /

noun

  1. W ( illiam ) Averell. 1891–1986, US diplomat: negotiated the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with the Soviet Union (1963); governor of New York (1955–58)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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U.S. involvement is entirely plausible, Brown Brothers Harriman said in a note, adding that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had voiced concerns about the sell-off in Japanese government bonds and its spillover into the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

“Job growth in 2026 is likely to be notably more subdued than in 2025 and the preceding expansion years,” said Scott Clemons, chief investment strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025

Harriman suggested that it’s time to start designing bumper stickers with a motto to build support.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

Thomas’ attacks were baseless, and both Condon and his boss, Secretary of Commerce W. Averell Harriman, resisted them.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2025

“You think of everything,” said Rosanna fondly, then set herself to watch the door for Mr. Harriman.

From The Girl Scouts Rally Rosanna Wins by Galt, Katherine Keene

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