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Jacobs

American  
[jey-kuhbz] / ˈdʒeɪ kəbz /

noun

  1. Aletta 1854–1929, Dutch physician and pioneer of the birth control movement.

  2. Helen Hull, 1908–97, U.S. tennis player.

  3. Hirsch(el) 1904–70, U.S. thoroughbred horse trainer.

  4. Jane, 1916–2006, U.S. author and urbanologist.


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“This raising should serve as a cathartic event and clear the overhang from the share price,” says analyst Martyn Jacobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Upon hearing a commotion outside, McGlockton left the store to see 47-year-old Michael Drejka arguing heatedly with Jacobs.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Even Rachel Sennott recently wrote and starred in a micro-drama to promote a new Marc Jacobs purse.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Jacobs denied the allegations through his legal representatives.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Mr. Jacobs said, and he shifted nervously in his seat once more.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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