Jacobs
Americannoun
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Aletta 1854–1929, Dutch physician and pioneer of the birth control movement.
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Helen Hull, 1908–97, U.S. tennis player.
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Hirsch(el) 1904–70, U.S. thoroughbred horse trainer.
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Jane, 1916–2006, U.S. author and urbanologist.
Example Sentences
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Before dedicating himself to his own brand, Jacobs worked for 16 years as artistic director of Louis Vuitton -- LVMH's flagship brand.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
After a surge in popularity in the early 2000s, the Marc Jacobs fashion house lost momentum and made several strategic shifts to find a viable business model.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Jacobs said he plans to stay on as creative director of his brand after the deal closes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Jacobs: I started my first business when I was 23 years old in 1979 with $5,000 left over from my bar mitzvah money, and that business grew to a billion dollars.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Mr. Jacobs carried Reg’s limp body off to the school nurse, and he saw Kaisha and the others chase after him.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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