Merrill
Americannoun
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James (Ingram), 1926–95, U.S. poet.
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a male or female given name.
Example Sentences
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Melissa Merrill had been treated at the same hospital as Clancy after the birth of her son.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
“It feels like you’re dialoguing with your healthcare provider,” Merrill said.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
The Dodgers went hitless against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly for the first five innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
The first question on Merrill Lynch’s online risk-tolerance quiz is: “You want to keep at least $100,000 in a certain investment account. A market dip drops the value to $95,000. What’s your reaction?”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
“There is going to be a calamity, and whenever there is a calamity, Merrill is there.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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