Peterson
Americannoun
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Oscar Emmanuel, 1925–2007, Canadian jazz pianist.
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Roger Tory, 1908–1996, U.S. ornithologist, author, and artist.
noun
Example Sentences
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Peterson was sentenced to 20 years and served nine.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
“Ms. O’Connor cast a wide net,” Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Peterson said during a sentencing hearing on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Regarding conflicts of interest, Dr. Peterson is the President of Evolve Psychiatry Professional Corporation and an advisor to Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health, where he receives stock options and provides expert testimony.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
The less-grueling training made it easier to plan and raise a family, said Peterson, who like most NPs received her bachelor of science in nursing before going on to get her advanced degree.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Jack Peterson is Mom’s best friend from college—not an actual relative—but we grew up calling him Uncle Jack.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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