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Mills

American  
[milz] / mɪlz /

noun

  1. C(harles) Wright, 1916–62, U.S. sociologist.

  2. Robert, 1781–1855, U.S. architect and engineer.


Mills British  
/ mɪlz /

noun

  1. Hayley. born 1946, British actress. Her films include Pollyanna (1960) and The Parent Trap (1961)

  2. her father, Sir John. 1908–2005, British actor. His films include This Happy Breed (1944), Great Expectations (1946), and Ryan's Daughter (1971)

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The offences were alleged to have taken place between 1997 and 2000, when Mills would have been in his mid-20s.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Her resignation shifts attention to Republican Cory Mills, who remains under investigation over allegations including sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations and misuse of his office, all of which he denies.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

His car veered into the wrong lane of traffic as a group of nearly 80 recruits ran along Mills Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“The expenses are really off the charts,” Mills said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Companies like ADM and Coca-Cola and General Mills capture most of the rest.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan