Harris
Americannoun
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Benjamin, c1660–c1720, English journalist who published the first newspaper in America 1690.
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Frank, 1856–1931, U.S. writer, born in Ireland.
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Joel Chandler 1848–1908, U.S. journalist, novelist, and short-story writer: creator of Uncle Remus.
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Julie, 1925–2013 U.S. actress.
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Kamala Devi born 1964, U.S. attorney and politician: vice president of the United States since 2021.
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Louis, 1921–2016, U.S. public-opinion pollster and columnist.
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Mark, 1922–2007, U.S. novelist.
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Roy, 1898–1979, U.S. composer.
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Thaddeus William, 1795–1856, U.S. entomologist: pioneer in applied entomology.
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Zellig Sabbatai 1909–92, U.S. linguist, born in Ukraine.
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a male given name.
noun
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Sir Arthur Travers, known as Bomber Harris. 1892–1984, British air marshal. He was commander-in-chief of Bomber Command of the RAF (1942–45)
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Frank. 1856–1931, British writer and journalist; his books include his autobiography My Life and Loves (1923–27) and Contemporary Portraits (1915–30)
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Joel Chandler. 1848–1908, US writer; creator of Uncle Remus
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Roy. 1898–1979, US composer, esp of orchestral and choral music incorporating American folk tunes
noun
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In 2016, Kamala Harris became only the second Black woman elected to serve in the U.S.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
Almost two out of five healthcare workers have considered leaving their jobs because of safety concerns, according to a Harris Poll survey last year commissioned by Verkada, a security-tech firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
She finds discounts with Harris Teeter fuel points or uses the free Walmart+ subscription through her American Express Platinum card that offers 10 cents off a gallon at some pumps.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Katie Griffin, from surveyors Sawdye and Harris in Devon, said that having to correct a price could ultimately lead to a seller accepting less than even a revised asking price.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
His gaze softens, and I see the real Mr. Harris show himself.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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