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
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Getty curator Paul Martineau has organized “Queer Lens” in nine chronological sections.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025
Mr. Martineau apologized to parents and said that he was ultimately responsible.
From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2024
District Superintendent Gregory Martineau told parents in a statement this week that he first learned about the incidents from parents in April.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024
Villegas contacted Magers' attorney, Brent Helms, about pursuing a similar action in Arizona and was referred to J. Stanley Martineau, an Arizona attorney who had flown to Alabama to talk to Helms about Magers' case.
From Salon • Jul. 19, 2022
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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