Mather
Americannoun
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Cotton, 1663–1728, American clergyman and author.
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his father Increase 1639–1723, American clergyman and author.
Example Sentences
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Chatsworth resident Jill Mather, who founded the group Volunteers Cleaning Communities, said she has already participated in Bass’ program.
From Los Angeles Times
“There are serious areas that need serious cleanup, and once a month in one area is not going to do it,” said Mather, whose members fan out across the Valley each day to pick up trash.
From Los Angeles Times
Mather said the city’s homelessness crisis is deeply intertwined with its trash problem, with sanitation crews facing limits on the removal of objects that might be someone’s property.
From Los Angeles Times
Beyond that, Mather said, the sanitation bureau lacks the resources to gain control over the volume of refuse that’s discarded on a daily basis.
From Los Angeles Times
“We didn’t blanch at the cost to come to The Mather.”
From Barron's
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