Mills
Americannoun
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C(harles) Wright, 1916–62, U.S. sociologist.
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Robert, 1781–1855, U.S. architect and engineer.
noun
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Hayley. born 1946, British actress. Her films include Pollyanna (1960) and The Parent Trap (1961)
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her father, Sir John. 1908–2005, British actor. His films include This Happy Breed (1944), Great Expectations (1946), and Ryan's Daughter (1971)
Example Sentences
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David Mills is the new chief executive of the nation’s largest and most problem-ridden power market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Eventually, his main rival in the Democratic primary, Gov. Janet Mills, suspended her campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Mills fielded frantic calls from his counterparts in California desperately seeking to buy electricity from BPA, sometimes for above-market prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Its top food and beverage picks are General Mills and Coca-Cola, respectively, while BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings is their pick for food retailers and Dutch Bros for restaurants.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Dad comes home from his job at Rank’s Flour Mills and tells Mam I’m going through a stage, growing pains.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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