Morris
Americannoun
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Esther Hobart McQuigg Slack 1814–1902, U.S. suffragist.
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Gouverneur 1752–1816, U.S. statesman.
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Robert, 1734–1806, U.S. financier and statesman, born in England.
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William, 1834–96, English painter, furniture designer, poet, and socialist writer.
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Wright, 1910–1998, U.S. novelist.
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a male given name, form of Maurice.
noun
Example Sentences
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Davante Adams, who led the NFL in touchdown catches last season, caught only three passes as Raheem Morris, the Rams’ former defensive coordinator, outschemed McVay and his staff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Homeowners are just trying to do what they can to stop the wave action from further erosion,” said Karen Morris, the administrative assistant for the Capistrano Bay Community Services District, which serves the homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Morris said at the time that the grocer’s results “underscored the need to move faster.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Whitman will serve as an operations and strategic adviser to Chief Executive Susan Morris to help refine the company’s long-term strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Morris was simply bringing to the world of politics the very same notions that guide the business world.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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