Hicks
Americannoun
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Edward, 1780–1849, U.S. painter.
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Granville, 1902–82, U.S. writer, educator, and editor.
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Sir John Richard, 1904–1989, British economist: Nobel Prize 1972.
Example Sentences
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“When good casting is sublime, it disappears,” said Richard Hicks, a governor of the branch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Three days earlier, Hicks released an open letter urging candidates who did not have a path to victory to withdraw from the race.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Hicks did not name the Democrats he wants out of the race.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Matthew Hicks, leader of Tory-run Suffolk County Council said: "Local councils across the country are experiencing whiplash as major government decisions shift repeatedly and without warning."
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
“Look, I didn’t make up the rules here,” Reverend Hollister was saying to Coach Turner once Candice, Coach Hicks, and Mr. Smith reached the bottom of the bleachers.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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