Leavitt

American

[lev-it] / ˈlɛv ɪt /

noun

Henrietta, 1868–1921, U.S. astronomer.

Leavitt Scientific

/ lē′vĭt /

American astronomer who discovered four novae and over 2,400 variable stars. She also developed a mathematical formula used to measure intergalactic distances.

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Vance is due to appear behind the lectern on Thursday afternoon to deliver the first White House press briefing since the departure of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

"America must remain dominant in the AI race that is the future. I think the American people understand that, and this president certainly does," his spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday.

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026

Then-White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the White House was unaware of Perez’s bets and that the president was furious over the idea of individuals in his administration trading on inside information.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

Karoline Leavitt, the president’s outgoing White House press secretary, said the United States has “more than enough firepower” to carry out any operation the president wishes to order.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

Hubble’s luck was to come along soon after an ingenious woman named Henrietta Swan Leavitt had figured out a way to do so.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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