Patterson
Americannoun
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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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“The Amazon bear case has historically been its loudest when Prime Video content has been strong and Netflix is between major series,” Patterson said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Restarting product flows and bringing refineries back online, will take time, “given that some of this infrastructure was targeted in attacks earlier in the conflict,” said ING’s head of commodity strategy Warren Patterson.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Cindi Patterson of New York City said she tried to pay off her Bilt 2.0 card balance on March 10, explaining that she prefers to pay off charges immediately.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
James Patterson, who oversees Ocean Cleanup operations in L.A., said the nonprofit is reviewing research by the aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to guide the plan.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
This seemed to nudge Sookie out of autopilot because he looked at Mr. Patterson twice in the rearview mirror.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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