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
Democratic strategist Elizabeth Ashford said it was appropriate for Hicks and other Democratic leaders to make a public plea as opposed to keeping such discussions solely behind closed doors.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
Mair and Alan Hicks, from Swansea, are this year celebrating their 65th year of marriage after joining the same badminton club in the 1950s.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
As Siobhan followed Coach Hicks from the court, she heard Reverend Hollister addressing the small crowd.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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