Hancock
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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
Example Sentences
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Higher key prices mirror the evolution of the Vineyard’s population, said filmmaker David Heilbroner, 69, who has a home in Chilmark and inherited a key to Hancock Beach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Bond expert Mike Lorizio, head of U.S. rates and mortgage trading at investment giant John Hancock, says that, on balance, the news is positive for long-term bonds.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Hancock was granted a summary judgment – a legal step which ends the claim in his favour without a trial.
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
Although he had not intended to address Mr. Hancock, he had said, before he thought, ‘John Coney, sir?’
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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