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Norris

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[nawr-is, nor-] / ˈnɔr ɪs, ˈnɒr- /

noun

  1. Charles Gilman, 1881–1945, U.S. novelist and editor.

  2. Frank, 1870–1902, U.S. novelist (brother of Charles Gilman).

  3. George William, 1861–1944, U.S. senator 1913–43.

  4. Kathleen (Thompson), 1880–1966, U.S. novelist and short-story writer (wife of Charles Gilman).

  5. a male given name.


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The Italian was fifth fastest, 0.481secs off the pace, behind McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' George Russell.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

And Josh Norris, a financial planner with LeFleur Financial in Jackson, Miss., says the jump in payout rates is a bit of a red herring.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Smart investments could actually bring them down, Ryan Norris writes.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

It was an improbable conclusion that even seasoned rescuer Katie Boucher, president of the Montana-based Norris Ark Training & Recovery Center, which helped lead reunion efforts, found especially satisfying.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

The sheriff didn’t say nothing, he just walked slowly toward Norris and holstered his gun.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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