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Sheppard

British  
/ ˈʃɛpəd /

noun

  1. Jack. 1702–24, English criminal, whose daring escapes from prison were celebrated in many contemporary ballads and plays

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“Many key humanoid components are also found within the EV ecosystem, such as motors, actuator power electronics, magnets and advanced motion-control bearings,” wrote Sheppard.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Dr Sheppard argues that falling birth rates are not exclusively a UK or European phenomenon but part of a wider global trend.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Andres Sheppard, an analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald, has called Neutron the only viable alternative to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, the industry’s workhorse.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“We continue to view this as the most material catalyst for the company,” added Sheppard in a Wednesday report.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

His historical novels are numerous, but Jack Sheppard is his most famous work, and has been 8 times dramatized.

From A Brief Handbook of English Authors by Adams, Oscar Fay

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