Jacobs
Americannoun
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Aletta 1854–1929, Dutch physician and pioneer of the birth control movement.
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Helen Hull, 1908–97, U.S. tennis player.
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Hirsch(el) 1904–70, U.S. thoroughbred horse trainer.
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Jane, 1916–2006, U.S. author and urbanologist.
Example Sentences
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Fur "was stigmatized for so long," Jacobs told AFP, posing before a full-length mirror and assessing a potential crop.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
“The combination with Amazon Leo will advance innovations in digital connectivity that will benefit our customers and advance us toward a more intelligent, continuously connected world,” Globalstar CEO Paul Jacobs said in a statement.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
It’s been tweaked and freshened up a few times since, and became a signature of the brand’s first forays into ready-to-wear apparel under the guidance of Marc Jacobs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
“There’s this huge game theory incentive to be the first one to leave versus stick around, even if you think the fundamentals are fine,” said Brian Jacobs, a portfolio manager at Aptus Capital Advisors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“Yours is a generation of headphones,” Mr. Jacobs said.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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