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Hearst

American  
[hurst] / hɜrst /

noun

  1. William Randolph, 1863–1951, U.S. editor and publisher.

  2. his son William Randolph, Jr., 1908–1993, U.S. publisher and editor.


Hearst British  
/ hɜːst /

noun

  1. William Randolph. 1863–1951, US newspaper publisher, whose newspapers were noted for their sensationalism

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The earnings numbers exclude an impairment taken ahead of its deal, announced Tuesday, to sell its 50% stake in A+E Global Media to co-owner Hearst Corporation for $1.2 billion in cash.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Their California 101 travels began in early 2024 with a trip to Paso Robles, where they saw the green slopes along Highway 46, Morro Rock and the elephant seals at Piedras Blancas near Hearst Castle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The streaming giant has signed agreements with publishers including Penske Media, BuzzFeed Studios, Conde Nast, Hearst Magazines and People Inc. to feature a range of news, lifestyle, celebrity and how-to video programming.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

Mr. Clinton, a former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines and a regular columnist for Men’s Health, calls this process “reimagining” and its proponents Re-Imagineers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

For years, Decker wrote for the newspapers of William Randolph Hearst, and Hearst papers were notoriously loose with the facts.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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