Perkins
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Frances, 1882–1965, U.S. sociologist: Secretary of Labor 1933–45.
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Maxwell (Evarts), 1884–1947, U.S. editor.
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In a note to clients, Perkins said the mantra should be reversed: It is the new Fed chair who tests the market by advocating for tighter policy than expected to establish credibility.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
“If Warsh does something similar to Greenspan, markets wouldn’t like that. But given the inflation outlook, it wouldn’t be unwarranted,” Perkins said.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
The data came from the Nutrition for Healthy Living study conducted at the University's Charles Perkins Centre.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
Although Roxy is now in remission, Perkins said she remained worried about future costs.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
“He was a teacher at Perkins a long time ago.”
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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