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Hockett

American  
[hok-it] / ˈhɒk ɪt /

noun

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


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That needs to be encouraged, Mr. Hockett says.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2023

Hockett grew sad thinking of the people who are dying alone like Loder did.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2020

It was the first time Hockett learned Loder was dead.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2020

“You’ll see Bernie setting the pace. He’ll be the one who is always prepared to go the furthest,” Mr. Hockett said.

From New York Times • Aug. 22, 2019

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

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis