Pincus

British

/ ˈpɪŋkəs /

noun

Gregory Goodwin. 1903–67, US physiologist, whose work on steroid hormones led to the development of the first contraceptive pill

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Permira and Warburg Pincus have proven track records fostering growth for some of the largest and fastest-growing technology businesses globally, Sahai said.

From Barron's

Then, Pincus made a teenage discovery that he says saved his life: hardcore punk rock.

From The Wall Street Journal

The largest deal announced in that period was Berkshire Partners’ and Warburg Pincus’s $2.9 billion acquisition of Triumph Group, which makes aircraft parts and systems.

From The Wall Street Journal

Losing would have been “a terrible result,” said Washington attorney Andrew Pincus.

From Los Angeles Times

Ryan Pincus, 37, was killed in the early morning hours of Aug. 4, 2023, as he was walking back to the Marriott Hotel where he was staying in the Union Square neighborhood of San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times

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