Harriet
Americannoun
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This week, tributes were paid to actor Anthony Stewart Head, who died aged 72, US defence secretary Pete Hegseth criticised European nations over migration, and the King's nephew Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
He also enlisted the help of party heavyweights Harriet Harman and former prime minister Gordon Brown.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
Downing Street said the prime minister had also hired former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman as an adviser on tackling violence against women and girls.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
“Are any of the classics fun?” asks Harriet Eilber.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
She saw Harriet and broke into a careful run.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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