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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“Floor-to-ceiling windows opened to the south and east, bathing the space in natural light,” Jacobs gushed.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Marc Jacobs might be best known for his catwalk creations, but in 2019, he took on the ambitious project of overhauling a $9.17 million Frank Lloyd Wright–designed property that he purchased on a whim.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
However, the former model said that Jacobs has truly embraced life in the suburbs, noting that the property has become a true “sanctuary” for the fashion legend.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Former USC standout Marshawn Lloyd is expected to lead the Green Bay Packers’ backfield while Josh Jacobs is in legal limbo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Ms. Jacobs turns around and writes Nelson Mandela underneath the quote.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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