Ellen
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Ellen Swallow Richards is known as the founder of home economics, which to her meant bringing scientific principles to domestic life, lessening household labor and improving public health.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“It would be a disaster for energy markets because it would mean oil will have a huge surcharge from Iran,” said Ellen Wald, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
"They told me in the hospital that a rash doesn't always appear," Ellen said.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
What becomes more clear in the coming two months are “effectuated enrollment” numbers, which are the numbers of people who actually pay their premiums, said Ellen Montz, a managing director with Manatt Health.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
When we came outside again, it was dark, and Pa insisted on driving Rae Ellen home in the pickup.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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