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Hockett

American  
[hok-it] / ˈhɒk ɪt /

noun

  1. Charles, 1916–2000, U.S. linguist and anthropologist.


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That needs to be encouraged, Mr. Hockett says.

From New York Times Mar. 18, 2023

It was the first time Hockett learned Loder was dead.

From Washington Post Apr. 16, 2020

Hockett transported him to Loder’s hometown of Buffalo to bury him in the same graveyard as his mother.

From Washington Post Apr. 16, 2020

“You’ll see Bernie setting the pace. He’ll be the one who is always prepared to go the furthest,” Mr. Hockett said.

From New York Times Aug. 22, 2019

The thought had gained force with the help of Jamie’s new neighbor in Berkeley, Ben Hockett.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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