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Hickok

American  
[hik-ok] / ˈhɪk ɒk /

noun

  1. James Butler Wild Bill, 1837–76, U.S. frontiersman.


Hickok British  
/ ˈhɪkɒk /

noun

  1. James Butler, known as Wild Bill Hickok. 1837–76, US frontiersman and marshal

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“Carbon markets are at the start of the integrity journey now—we know what a nightmare it’s been for the last three years or so,” said Sheri Hickok, chief executive of Climate Impact Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2025

He was at 7-under 135, one shot ahead of Kramer Hickok, who had a 68.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 17, 2023

“We’re seeing more copper these days,” said architect Mike Hickok of D.C. firm Hickok Cole.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 17, 2022

"We cannot sustain this for very long," said Hickok.

From Reuters ● Aug. 9, 2022

To-day the new West produces a rifle shot that equals Wild Bill Hickok, Colonel Cody himself, or Major Lillie.

From Ruth Fielding in the Great Northwest Or, The Indian Girl Star of the Movies by Alice B. Emerson

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