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Sutter

American  
[suht-er, soo-ter] / ˈsʌt ər, ˈsu tər /

noun

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


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That’s precisely why the state should stay the course, Roedner Sutter said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“We’ve got some pretty solid leads,” Sutter said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

It has touted new multiyear arrangements with customers like one announced in January with California’s Sutter Health encompassing AI-assisted imaging, outpatient cardiology and maternal care, and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

Some traditional methods to protecting your vehicle — like parking it in a garage — are still reliable, Sutter said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

Then he examined his watch, saw that he had time; he picked up his desk vidphone and said to Miss Marsten, “Get me the Happy Dog Pet Shop on Sutter Street.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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