Cornell
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Ezra, 1809–74, U.S. capitalist and philanthropist.
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Katharine, 1898–1974, U.S. actress.
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a male given name.
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Wheaton, the labor expert at Cornell, noted that the allegations against Fain haven’t resulted in concrete actions such as discipline or indictments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Cuellar identified the man who allegedly wielded the machete as Cornell Richardson, 32.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Brooke Duffy, a digital and social media scholar at Cornell University, said influencers with millions of followers can demand payments that stretch beyond six-figures.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Her experience at Sardis inspired her to pursue a Ph.D. at Cornell, where Alexandridis became her adviser.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
Others carried heavy residues; a sample of peas analyzed at Cornell University’s Agricultural Experiment Station contained 14 to 20 parts per million of DDT.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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