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.
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Example Sentences
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Peterson was sentenced to 20 years and served nine.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
“These older songs and artists create a vibe and atmosphere,” said Logan Peterson, 25, who plays around 20,000 minutes of the Rolling Stones every year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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
I wish time would hurry and there’d be sailboats tying up at the landing and tour buses passing through, and I’d already have the first hellos traded with Somebody Peterson, the girl next door.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
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