Norris

American

[nawr-is, nor-] / ˈnɔr ɪs, ˈnɒr- /

noun

Charles Gilman, 1881–1945, U.S. novelist and editor.
Frank, 1870–1902, U.S. novelist (brother of Charles Gilman).
George William, 1861–1944, U.S. senator 1913–43.
Kathleen (Thompson), 1880–1966, U.S. novelist and short-story writer (wife of Charles Gilman).
a male given name.

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Norris said most personal-finance courses he has taught involved behavioral finance and were combined with other disciplines, like psychology or education.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

But new findings from USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, suggest there may be an unexpected risk for a specific group.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

April 18 at 3 p.m. at Norris Theater on the panel “It Goes All the Way to the Top” with Ace Atkins, Lou Berney and Luke Goebel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Kayleigh Norris, head of careers and employer engagement at the college, said it was important to make students aware of the region's "large space environment".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

There was a very good chance they were going to get caught by Filch or Mrs. Norris, and Harry felt he was pushing his luck, breaking another school rule today.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling

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