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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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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday: "We allowed this ship to reach Cuba in order to provide humanitarian needs to the Cuban people. These decisions are being made on a case-by-case basis."

From BBC

"We allowed this ship to reach Cuba in order to provide humanitarian needs to the Cuban people. These decisions are being made on a case-by-case basis," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

From Barron's

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said there was no change in US sanctions policy.

From Barron's

"I don't think there is anything wrong with our military leaders or with the president calling on the American people to pray for our servicemembers and those who are serving our country overseas," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters in response to a question about the pontiff's comments.

From Barron's

On Monday afternoon, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that “talks are continuing and going well” in regards to the U.S. ending its military operations in Iran.

From Barron's