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Hench

American  
[hench] / hɛntʃ /

noun

  1. Philip Showalter 1896–1965, U.S. physician: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1950.


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“If you are a small cap investor, you’re coming off a tough period,” says Bill Hench, head of the small-cap team at First Eagle Investments.

From Barron's Oct. 24, 2025

Hench: “It took me a full year to get my act together after Glenn died and move to L.A. where my son lives. I flew from Vermont to JFK and, lo and behold, there’s Marlo!”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2024

“We’re honored to send this wonderful ship to sea trials on the birthday of its namesake, President Lyndon B. Johnson,” said David Hench, a Bath Iron Works spokesperson.

From Seattle Times Aug. 27, 2021

Bath Iron Works has “ambitious hiring goals,” planning to bring on board 2,700 people this year, said spokesman David Hench.

From Washington Times Feb. 14, 2021

Beck and Hench kicked de Laney's chair aside, and drew up more comfortably before the fire; but James would have none of it.

From The Claim Jumpers by White, Stewart Edward

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