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Leavitt

American  
[lev-it] / ˈlɛv ɪt /

noun

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


Leavitt Scientific  
/ lēvĭt /
  1. 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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That was considered so controversial that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was sent out the next day to walk back Bessent’s comments.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

With press secretary Karoline Leavitt out on maternity leave, the White House is having other top administration officials guest-host press briefings until she returns.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

The White House has not named an official replacement for Leavitt but Secretary of State Marco Rubio stepped into her shoes earlier this week, winning positive reviews with a relaxed performance at the podium.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Leavitt had announced that she was taking maternity leave on April 24.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

He’d been appointed to the bench in 1999 by then governor Michael Leavitt, a Republican.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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