Sutter

[ suht-er, soo-ter ]

/ ˈsʌt ər, ˈsu tər /

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noun

John Augustus, 1803–80, U.S. frontiersman: owner of Sutter's Mill.

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How to use Sutter in a sentence

The 737’s lead designer was about to do the same, but Sutter persuaded him to put the engines on the wing, a decision that Sutter claimed, with good reason, was to make a fortune for Boeing.
How Boeing Was Set on the Path to Disaster by the Cult of Jack Welch|Clive Irving|November 29, 2021|The Daily Beast
Sutter thought that Douglas had made a serious mistake by placing their jet’s engines at the tail, which, for reasons of balance, made it difficult to lengthen the cabin.
How Boeing Was Set on the Path to Disaster by the Cult of Jack Welch|Clive Irving|November 29, 2021|The Daily Beast
There were speeches, but not from Joe Sutter, who held back from the limelight.
The Sexy Dream of the 747|Clive Irving|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Joe Sutter is 93 now, silver-haired and moving a tad more slowly than he would like, but still pugnacious and sharp of tongue.
The Sexy Dream of the 747|Clive Irving|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

People know Kurt Sutter and Vince Gilligan and Beau Willimon from House of Cards.
Jim Rash on ‘The Writers’ Room’ and the Future of ‘Community’|Kevin Fallon|April 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sutter joined DVF in 1999 and played an integral role in the re-launch and globalization of the fashion label.
Kate Upton Models Hot Pockets; DVF President Resigns After 14 Years|The Fashion Beast Team|October 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Sutter spoke with WWD about her resignation, saying, "I am very proud of what we have accomplished during my time here."
Kate Upton Models Hot Pockets; DVF President Resigns After 14 Years|The Fashion Beast Team|October 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Sutter's Fort at last was safely reached, and the other party having become lost, Carson was sent to find them.
The Life of Kit Carson|Edward S. Ellis
Marysville was also laid out by Sutter, and Stockton by Weber, who owned all the land around it.
Stories of California|Ella M. Sexton
General Bidwell was for a time in Sutter's employ, and surveyed nearly all the large ranches and the roads in early days.
Stories of California|Ella M. Sexton
You have read that Marshall, who found gold, was building a sawmill for Sutter when he picked up the precious yellow nuggets.
Stories of California|Ella M. Sexton
Sutter and Marshall quarrelled at last about the ownership of the mill at Coloma, where the pieces of gold were picked up.
Stories of California|Ella M. Sexton