Hancock
Americannoun
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Herbert Jeffrey Herbie, born 1940, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
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John. John Hancock.
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Winfield Scott, 1824–86, Union general in the Civil War.
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Anthony John, known as Tony. 1924–68, British comedian, noted for his radio series Hancock's Half Hour
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John. 1737–93, American statesman; first signatory of the Declaration of Independence
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Speaking after the decision, Hancock said he was "right to call out" what he "clearly saw were anti-vax and antisemitic conspiracy theories".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Last August, Herbert was photographed interacting with Beer on the set of the video shoot for her song “Angel Wings” at a house in Hancock Park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Hancock announced his resignation last month, and Abbott said he would tap Huffines, Abbott’s one-time gubernatorial challenger, to fill the remainder of the term.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Hancock has since made investments in a number of industries, including in technology and media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
One day even John Hancock took his turn with a musket on his shoulder, and the next night he saw Paul Revere.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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