Martineau
Americannoun
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Harriet, 1802–76, English novelist and economist.
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her brother James, 1805–1900, English theologian and philosopher.
noun
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Harriet. 1802–76, English author of books on political economy and of novels and children's stories
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her brother, James . 1805–1900, English Unitarian theologian and minister
Example Sentences
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"The gendarmes came and knocked on every door, the fire was about 500 metres away -- we grabbed some things and left," Patrick Martineau, a 69-year-old resident of Le Porge, south of Bordeaux, said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Not renewing the program means that those drivers just have one less reason in the positive column for going electric, Martineau said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025
Mr. Martineau apologized to parents and said that he was ultimately responsible.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
Martineau told parents in his statement that dehumanizing words such as slurs should not be spoken by employees or students.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024
Harriet Martineau wasn’t married, and there was gossip about Harriet and Erasmus.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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