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Ingersoll

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[ing-ger-sawl, -sol, -suhl] / ˈɪŋ gərˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl, -səl /

noun

  1. Robert Green, 1833–99, U.S. lawyer, political leader, and orator.


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Alexandra Ingersoll, a correspondent for One America News, told AFP she was inside when the commotion began, and saw Secret Service spring into action to protect the president.

From Barron's Apr. 26, 2026

At that time, Joly said she would seek repayment from GM on some of the C$260 million that Ottawa provided for the Ingersoll factory.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 3, 2026

Mateo Ingersoll had six of his 13 points in the fourth quarter to prevent a Bulldogs comeback.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 11, 2025

“They think in a thousand years,” Ingersoll said.

From Salon Oct. 20, 2024

Polly’s father was Captain Ingersoll, one of the most famous captains who sailed a Derby ship.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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