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Hearst

American  
[hurst] / hɜrst /

noun

  1. William Randolph, 1863–1951, U.S. editor and publisher.

  2. his son William Randolph, Jr., 1908–1993, U.S. publisher and editor.


Hearst British  
/ hɜːst /

noun

  1. William Randolph. 1863–1951, US newspaper publisher, whose newspapers were noted for their sensationalism

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Fieldwork and laboratory research in the Gobi Desert were supported in part by the Margaret and Will Hearst Paleontological Research Fund and the Frick Laboratory Endowment at the Museum.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

The earnings numbers exclude an impairment taken ahead of its deal, announced Tuesday, to sell its 50% stake in A+E Global Media to co-owner Hearst Corporation for $1.2 billion in cash.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

Their California 101 travels began in early 2024 with a trip to Paso Robles, where they saw the green slopes along Highway 46, Morro Rock and the elephant seals at Piedras Blancas near Hearst Castle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

Hearst confirmed the deal with Netflix to AFP, but didn't provide more details.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

Hearst cared about drama, and Decker was very good at drama.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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