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Perkins

American  
[pur-kinz] / ˈpɜr kɪnz /

noun

  1. Frances, 1882–1965, U.S. sociologist: Secretary of Labor 1933–45.

  2. Maxwell (Evarts), 1884–1947, U.S. editor.


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Together, these measures were used to calculate a biological age score for participants in the Nutrition for Healthy Living study conducted at the University's Charles Perkins Centre.

From Science Daily Sep. 16, 2026

And Perkins said his summer trips can cost around $1 million, though one of his favorite activities, a bike tour, costs almost nothing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

But Perkins said the increased demand for food among families was concerning, claiming Radstock was "one of the lowest income places in the country".

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

“There is still a case for hikes … but urgency has definitely gone,” said Dario Perkins, a central-bank expert at TS Lombard, in a post on X.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

I hold Midnight as Perkins helps Caesar, one-handed, climb into the saddle.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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