Parrish

[ par-ish ]

/ ˈpær ɪʃ /

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noun

Anne, 1888–1957, U.S. novelist and author of books for children.

(Frederick) Max·field

[maks-feeld], /ˈmæksˌfild/, 1870–1966, U.S. painter and illustrator.

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How to use Parrish in a sentence

Parrish was hired by the Inter-Racial Commission, as it was called at the time, after the massacre to “do some reporting,” she wrote in the book.
Why it took 100 years for America to learn about the Tulsa massacre|Fabiola Cineas|May 30, 2021|Vox
“Tomorrow, and our future mornings, will be a little brighter thanks to this legislative passage,” Parrish added.
Florida Lawmakers Send Lifeline to Families With Brain-Damaged Children|by Daniel Chang and Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald|April 30, 2021|ProPublica
In a recent interview, Parrish said the program looks only at “what is required at the minimum” when deciding whether to help those in its care.
When Births Go Horribly Wrong, Florida Protects Doctors and Forces Families to Pay the Price|by Carol Marbin Miller and Daniel Chang, Miami Herald|April 8, 2021|ProPublica
Parrish’s music has always spoken directly to that intuition, to the kinaesthetic intelligence that governs all negotiations between body and clock.
In a year without dance floors, Theo Parrish knows the way forward|Chris Richards|December 2, 2020|Washington Post

As a producer and a DJ, Parrish has been showing the way for nearly 25 years.
In a year without dance floors, Theo Parrish knows the way forward|Chris Richards|December 2, 2020|Washington Post
His deranged client Jeffrey Grant (Hunter Parrish) shot him in the middle of the courtroom.
‘The Good Wife’ Perfects the ‘OMG’ Television Moment|Chancellor Agard|March 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I was compelled - this was a human rights issue at our doorstep and as Americans we had to do something about it,” Parrish said.
Gillibrand Reacts to Air Force Rape Case First Reported by The Daily Beast|Jacob Siegel|March 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Parrish is already gearing up for his next gig as ... wait for it ... a singer.
Weeds’s Hunter Parrish: The Final Seasons and Those Shirtless Scenes|Itay Hod|July 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But in a bizarre twist of fate, Parrish may end up in The Hunger Games after all.
Weeds’s Hunter Parrish: The Final Seasons and Those Shirtless Scenes|Itay Hod|July 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Warren Parrish, who had been a humble, successful preacher of the Gospel, was the ringleader of this apostate party.
Biography and Family Record of Lorenzo Snow|Eliza R. Snow Smith
As the goat put down his head to defend himself, Parrish put up his umbrella, and the goat fled into the open door of a club.
The Life of James McNeill Whistler|Elizabeth Robins Pennell
At a ball game "Joe" Parrish, a professional pickpocket and bank sneak, picked the pocket of a clerk.
Twenty Years a Detective in the Wickedest City in the World|Clifton R. Wooldridge
He was pained severely to learn that Warren Parrish had made shipwreck of his faith and taken the downward road.
Wilford Woodruff|Matthias F. Cowley
Wilford had been especially attached to Warren Parrish, because of their former missionary companionship.
Wilford Woodruff|Matthias F. Cowley