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Parrish

American  
[par-ish] / ˈpær ɪʃ /

noun

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

  2. (Frederick) Maxfield 1870–1966, U.S. painter and illustrator.


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Parrish was a member of the Dumfries Running Club, where he was club champion in 2022.

From BBC Apr. 14, 2026

The five years before and after retirement are the “red zone” when investors are more susceptible to sequence-of-return risk, says Steve Parrish, professor of practice at The American College of Financial Services.

From Barron's Feb. 5, 2026

At the Parrish, more than a dozen of these Montauk paintings were followed by works made subsequently.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 25, 2025

Parrish told ProPublica she had collected evidence that “shows ongoing and persistent activity” outside the facility that under statute and police directive “would be considered riotous, unlawful assembly and/or disorderly conduct.”

From Salon Nov. 14, 2025

When I got home I looked through the assignments and found the one I was supposed to do for Mr. Parrish.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers

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