Harris
Americannoun
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Benjamin, c1660–c1720, English journalist who published the first newspaper in America 1690.
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Frank, 1856–1931, U.S. writer, born in Ireland.
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Joel Chandler 1848–1908, U.S. journalist, novelist, and short-story writer: creator of Uncle Remus.
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Julie, 1925–2013 U.S. actress.
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Kamala Devi born 1964, U.S. attorney and politician: vice president of the United States since 2021.
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Louis, 1921–2016, U.S. public-opinion pollster and columnist.
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Mark, 1922–2007, U.S. novelist.
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Roy, 1898–1979, U.S. composer.
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Thaddeus William, 1795–1856, U.S. entomologist: pioneer in applied entomology.
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Zellig Sabbatai 1909–92, U.S. linguist, born in Ukraine.
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a male given name.
noun
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Sir Arthur Travers, known as Bomber Harris. 1892–1984, British air marshal. He was commander-in-chief of Bomber Command of the RAF (1942–45)
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Frank. 1856–1931, British writer and journalist; his books include his autobiography My Life and Loves (1923–27) and Contemporary Portraits (1915–30)
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Joel Chandler. 1848–1908, US writer; creator of Uncle Remus
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Roy. 1898–1979, US composer, esp of orchestral and choral music incorporating American folk tunes
noun
Example Sentences
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Labour MP Carolyn Harris was also overcome by emotion as she told MPs that "every day we see his decency and his courage shine through".
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Just this week, Ole Miss is facing criticism after a longtime high school baseball commit from Iowa who has been battling cancer for three years, Brett Harris, said he had his baseball scholarship pulled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Ask Kamala Harris how this sort of thing goes.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
“So long as you truly intend to return, I think you’re fine,” said Beth Stevens, an election lawyer who worked for the Harris County clerk and the Texas Civil Rights Project.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Richard Harris was perfectly cast. Pure Dumbledore. Demeanor, appearance, delivery, everything.”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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