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Wheelock

American  
[hwee-lok, wee-] / ˈʰwi lɒk, ˈwi- /

noun

  1. Eleazar, 1711–79, U.S. clergyman and educator: founded Dartmouth College.


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In 2025, the non-profit saw an increase in utility account terminations for unpaid bills, Ms Wheelock said.

From BBC Jan. 10, 2026

The collection was scheduled to travel more, but when the pandemic hit, the paintings were put in storage, said Mr. Wheelock — until now.

From New York Times Mar. 2, 2023

In the 1990s, NGA curator Arthur Wheelock, an acknowledged Vermeer expert and recently retired, had “Girl With a Flute” designated as “attributed to Vermeer.”

From Washington Post Oct. 7, 2022

“Oh, yeah,” said her colleague, Matt Sand, leaning in for a look before holding open a collection bag as Wheelock slid the fragment inside.

From Seattle Times Mar. 1, 2022

No," said Wheelock drowsily; "but unless you know enough to stop him he's going to.

From Thrice Armed by Harold Bindloss

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