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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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Coxe’s retirement accounts also have held shares of other companies backed by Sutter Hill over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

During the investigation, NCA officers uncovered evidence that computer systems belonging to two US healthcare organisations, SSM Health and Sutter Health, had also been infiltrated and damaged.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

John Sutter, a lawyer who represents short sellers, said he has heard from several clients worried about how the verdict’s impact could affect them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

Counties with higher enrollment included San Joaquin, Placer and Sutter.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2026

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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