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Kirkpatrick

American  
[kurk-pa-trik] / kɜrkˈpæ trɪk /

noun

  1. Jeane (Jordan) 1926–2006, U.S. diplomat: ambassador to the U.N. 1981–85.

  2. Mount, a mountain in Antarctica, near Ross Ice Shelf. About 14,855 feet (4,528 meters).


Kirkpatrick British  
/ kɜːkˈpætrɪk /

noun

  1. a mountain in Antarctica, in S Victoria Land in the Queen Alexandra Range. Height: 4528 m (14 856 ft)

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“People have built up this story in their minds, with an expectation that there’s some stockpile of documents that detail alien landings and reverse engineering, and there isn’t,” Kirkpatrick said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

According to Kirkpatrick, the president is listed on the web site as a “co-founder emeritus” with sons Eric, Donald Jr. and Barron, along with Witkoff and his son Zach, who serves as CEO.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

Prof Kirkpatrick said he shared this information with other faculty members, although he did not reveal who the girl was, but that a decision was made to proceed with the award.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Add standout linebacker De’Andre Kirkpatrick to that group along with others and you have Crenshaw seeking its seventh City title.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

Last week we’d had our first local casualty, Mr. Kirkpatrick from Terrace.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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