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Hockett

American  
[hok-it] / ˈhɒk ɪt /

noun

  1. Charles, 1916–2000, U.S. linguist and anthropologist.


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“The big national banks are operating in the global capital markets,” said Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell Law School and banking expert.

From New York Times Apr. 1, 2023

Mr. Hockett and others argue that insuring all deposits could improve the banking system.

From New York Times Mar. 18, 2023

There was this sense that there were no limits in American policy — it was very vertiginous, almost dizzying,” Hockett said.

From Washington Post Jan. 17, 2022

“It would be very easy through finance regulation to require banks and firms to absorb the risks of harm to people through climate change,” Hockett said.

From Washington Post Sep. 18, 2021

“We were focused on, Where do we put our money that’s safe?” said Ben Hockett.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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