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Hartley

American  
[hahrt-lee] / ˈhɑrt li /

noun

  1. David, 1705–57, English physician and philosopher.

  2. Marsden 1877–1943, U.S. painter.


Hartley British  
/ ˈhɑːtlɪ /

noun

  1. David. 1705–57, English philosopher and physician. In Observations of Man (1749) he introduced the theory of psychological associationism

  2. L ( eslie ) P ( oles ). 1895–1972, British novelist. His novels include the trilogy The Shrimp and the Anemone (1944), The Sixth Heaven (1946), and Eustace and Hilda (1947) as well as The Go-Between (1953)

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“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” the statement read.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

"This morning was really wholesome," World Cup winner Alex Hartley told BBC Test Match Special, having been included in the celebrations.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

“Sodium-ion cells are currently exclusively manufactured on a commercial scale within China,” said Evan Hartley, a research manager at the Benchmark Minerals consulting firm.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

"I don't think Charlotte Edwards will want to drop one of the all-rounders," Hartley added.

From BBC May 28, 2026

Copy of the Order in Council, the 14th of May, 1783, read to, and left with the American Ministers, this 21st day of May, 1783, by Mr Hartley.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) by Various

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