Harris

[ har-is ]

noun

1. Benjamin, c1660–c1720, English journalist who published the first newspaper in America 1690.
2. Frank, 1856–1931, U.S. writer, born in Ireland.
3. Joel Chan·dler [chan, -dler, chahn, -], 1848–1908, U.S. journalist, novelist, and short-story writer: creator of Uncle Remus.
4. Julie, 1925–2013 U.S. actress.
5. Ka·ma·la De·vi [kom, -, uh, -l, uh, , dey, -vee], born 1964, U.S. attorney and politician: vice president of the United States since 2021.
6. Louis, 1921–2016, U.S. public-opinion pollster and columnist.
7. Mark, 1922–2007, U.S. novelist.
8. Roy, 1898–1979, U.S. composer.
9. Thaddeus William, 1795–1856, U.S. entomologist: pioneer in applied entomology.
10. Zel·lig Sab·ba·tai [zel, -ig , sah, -b, uh, -tahy, sab, -, uh, -], 1909–92, U.S. linguist, born in Ukraine.
11. a male given name.

Harris

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/ ˈhærɪs /

noun

1. HarrisSir Arthur Travers18921984MBritishMILITARY: air marshal Sir Arthur Travers, known as Bomber Harris. 1892–1984, British air marshal. He was commander-in-chief of Bomber Command of the RAF (1942–45)
2. HarrisFrank18561931MBritishWRITING: writerWRITING: journalist Frank. 1856–1931, British writer and journalist; his books include his autobiography My Life and Loves (1923–27) and Contemporary Portraits (1915–30)
3. HarrisJoel Chandler18481908MUSWRITING: children's author Joel Chandler. 1848–1908, US writer; creator of Uncle Remus
4. HarrisRoy18981979MUSMUSIC: composer Roy. 1898–1979, US composer, esp of orchestral and choral music incorporating American folk tunes

Harris

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/ ˈhærɪs /

noun

1. the S part of the island of Lewis with Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. Pop: about 3000 (2001). Area: 500 sq km (190 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Aides in Harris' camp and Democratic leaders have placed the blame for Harris' poor performance squarely at Biden's feet.

From Salon

Harris lost both the electoral college and popular vote outright, and that is unlikely to change as the vote tallies finalize.

From Salon

The Seattle entrepreneur, who also campaigned for Harris, said it grates on her to see people laughing in restaurants “as if nothing had happened.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m certainly going to begin that way,” said Bass, a Democrat who was sworn into office by Vice President Kamala Harris, in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times

He also said it was "nasty" for First Minister John Swinney to endorse Kamala Harris, but that his father "is not going to lose any sleep" over the remarks.

From BBC