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Patterson

American  
[pat-er-suhn] / ˈpæt ər sən /

noun

  1. Eleanor Medill Cissy, 1884–1948, U.S. newspaper editor and publisher.

  2. Floyd, 1935–2006, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1956–59, 1960–62.

  3. Frederick Douglass, 1901–1988, U.S. educator; founder of United Negro College Fund.


Example Sentences

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“Renewed tensions inject a fresh geopolitical risk premium at a time when investor positioning was already constructive,” Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey from ING said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Renewed tensions inject a fresh geopolitical risk premium at a time when investor positioning was already constructive,” ING’s Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“While we believe this is the right long-term move, the near-term effect is clear,” KeyBanc analyst Justin Patterson, who rates the stock at Sector Weight, said.

From Barron's

In February of 1854, as funds dwindled, Cornelius Grinnell asked Elisha’s brother, Robert Patterson Kane, for help.

From Literature

USC is putting a lot of faith in the untapped potential of Desman Stephens and Jadyn Walker, who both have very particular skill sets for defensive coordinator Gary Patterson to utilize.

From Los Angeles Times