Emmett
Americannoun
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Daniel Decatur, 1815–1904, U.S. songwriter and minstrel-show performer and producer: composer of “Dixie.”
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a male given name.
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Emmett said part of the context for the decision-making was that it was understood the inquiry would be making its own strategic recommendations in due course.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Moss KC said it was a "somewhat bleak but candid assessment of the scale of the problem", which Emmett agreed with.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Emmett Jr., the oldest, is a receiver at Texas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Bass has obtained financial support from companies including Airbnb and Douglas Emmett Properties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
As soon as Ray makes it to the porch and Emmett pulls him inside, Dr. Martin opens the back door of the truck.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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