Peabody
Americannoun
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Elizabeth Palmer, 1804–94, U.S. educator and reformer: founded the first kindergarten in the U.S.
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Endicott, 1857–1944, U.S. educator.
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George, 1795–1869, U.S. merchant, banker, and philanthropist in England.
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a city in NE Massachusetts.
noun
Example Sentences
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The analysts wrote that while Peabody Energy maintained guidance for full-year shipments, it now sees that prediction “at risk.”
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
It won a Peabody Award and earned three Emmy nods.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
A police cordon has since been lifted and flowers and a toy animal were left near the Peabody Estate building on Sunday morning.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
Even coal has had a good year, with Peabody Energy BTU 1.66%increase; green up pointing triangle up around 50%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
Sincerely, Mrs. Del S. Peabody III. It’s so silent in the room, I can hear the air go in and out of people’s noses.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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