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Hicks

American  
[hiks] / hɪks /

noun

  1. Edward, 1780–1849, U.S. painter.

  2. Granville, 1902–82, U.S. writer, educator, and editor.

  3. Sir John Richard, 1904–1989, British economist: Nobel Prize 1972.


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Rays catcher Liam Hicks followed the error by shooting a grounder into left field.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The coroner offered her "sincere condolences" to Brandram's family, in particular his sisters Sophie Voelcker and Alexia Hicks who were at the hearing in Fulham.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

“We need more housing in L.A.,” said Doug Hicks, the union’s vice president and director of organizing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

Yet Liverpool fans, who still bear the scars of the Tom Hicks and George Gillette era, are viewing the potential high-profile investment cautiously.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Sergeant Hicks walked up to Ben and said, “Happy Birthday, Ben.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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