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Rumsey

American  
[ruhm-zee] / ˈrʌm zi /

noun

  1. James, 1743–92, U.S. engineer and inventor.


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“We’re raising our financial outlook for 2026 as demand continues to outpace expectations across several key markets,” Chief Executive Jennifer Rumsey said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Cummins is expanding its power-generation capacity by 57% to 55 gigawatts per year, Rumsey says.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

Returning to California, McCloskey practiced law in the San Francisco area before cutting back his hours and moving to a ranch near the tiny Yolo County town of Rumsey.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024

Sensing some hesitation, Bryan Rumsey, a specialist in prosthetics and orthotics, encouraged him with lyrics from a Christmas song.

From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2024

Rumsey tried not to smile at their reaction, the effect of his performance.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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