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Sarnoff

American  
[sahr-nawf, -nof] / ˈsɑr nɔf, -nɒf /

noun

  1. David, 1891–1971, U.S. businessman and broadcasting executive, born in Russia.


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David Sarnoff, general manager of Radio Corp. of America, shot back that he was trying to improve “the happiness of the nation” by delivering popular music to millions of people.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

Because there were so many novels, the first of which published in 1990, Sarnoff wanted to find a way to encapsulate the 1990s timelines from the early books alongside the more contemporary ones.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 11, 2026

Sarnoff had read all of Cornwell’s books with her mom and had what she calls a “meaningful” connection to the series.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 11, 2026

Greeley “is a talented and strategic leader with wide-ranging experience managing enterprises across physical and digital markets,” said Richard Sarnoff, chairman of media at KKR and chairman of the board at Simon & Schuster.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 9, 2026

NBC’s president, Robert Sarnoff, threatens to replace him with the popular bandleader Xavier Cugat.

From New York Times Apr. 24, 2023

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