Patterson
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Eleanor Medill Cissy, 1884–1948, U.S. newspaper editor and publisher.
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Floyd, 1935–2006, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1956–59, 1960–62.
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Frederick Douglass, 1901–1988, U.S. educator; founder of United Negro College Fund.
Example Sentences
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University of Chicago Booth School of Business economist Christina Patterson said employees who achieve pay bumps often bear a burden.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Hudson-Smith will contest the men's 400m final after placing second in his semi-final in 44.79 secs, behind fast-finishing American Jacory Patterson, as Botswana's world champion Collen Kebinatshipi set the fastest time overall in 44.23.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Linda Patterson, 58, was driving a Hyundai i30 when the collision happened on the A8, near Newbridge, on Monday.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
“The key is whether this ignites further rounds of strikes from both sides, and whether it leaves shippers hesitant to navigate the Strait of Hormuz,” ING commodities strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Mr. Patterson stood next to me, and Sookie pulled up beside Dad.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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