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Markowitz

American  
[mahr-kuh-wits] / ˈmɑr kə wɪts /

noun

  1. Harry M. 1927–2023, U.S. economist who introduced modern portfolio theory: Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 1990.


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Getzy Markowitz, a rabbi who works in the area, said the shooting took place in a community with multiple Jewish institutions, including educational centers and a food bank.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

When Markowitz was in Los Angeles for business, he said the couple insisted he stay at their home in L.A.’s wealthy Brentwood neighborhood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025

In May, surrogacy agency owner Lillian Markowitz was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025

I'm here to tell you that having lunch at my mother's is exactly what Markowitz was talking about.

From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2024

How I found out about this is that Maya Markowitz told me that the reason she won’t play Four Square with us at recess is that she doesn’t want to catch the Plague.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

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