Hayakawa
Americannoun
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S(amuel) I(chiye) 1906–92, U.S. semanticist, educator, and politician, born in Canada: senator 1977–83.
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Sessue 1889–1973, Japanese film actor.
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Hayakawa, a Republican, was elected to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024
"The longer the power supply could be cut off, the more society, especially those living in urban areas, will struggle to cope," Designated Assistant Professor Hayakawa, the lead author of the study, explains.
From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2023
"It's an awfully big upgrade and shows how the BOJ had made estimates that were way too low," said former BOJ top economist Hideo Hayakawa, who expects negative rates to end in April.
From Reuters • Nov. 15, 2023
Hayakawa said police ignored other leads for possible suspects, noting that Tokuhara was a gambler and nearly $4,000 in cash was found next to his body in his office.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023
Farther down the lane of booths was the tent of Hayakawa the Juggler.
From The Cathedral by Walpole, Hugh, Sir
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