Sargent
Americannoun
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Sir (Harold) Malcolm (Watts), 1895–1967, English conductor.
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John Singer, 1856–1925, U.S. painter.
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Sir ( Harold ) Malcolm ( Watts ). 1895–1967, English conductor
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John Singer. 1856–1925, US painter, esp of society portraits; in London from 1885
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During a break, Sims said he thought some work Sargent had done looking at the trade-off between lower unemployment and higher inflation, known as the Phillips curve, had an error in it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Chairman Ron Sargent, who had served as interim CEO since March 2025, described Foran as “a highly respected operator who knows how to run large-scale retail businesses.”
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
“His leadership style, focus on the customer, commitment to associates, and disciplined approach to execution are the perfect fit for Kroger,” said Ron Sargent, who has been interim CEO since March 2025.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026
Other awards for the U.S. dramatic competition went to Josef Kubota Wladyka for directing the dance dramedy “Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!” and Liz Sargent for screenwriting for the family drama “Take Me Home.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
Olmsted talked it over with his sons and with the newest member of the firm, Henry Sargent Codman—“Harry”—an intensely talented young landscape architect who had quickly become a trusted adviser and confidant.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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