Harlan
Americannoun
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John Marshall, 1833–1911, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1877–1911.
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his grandson John Marshall, 1899–1971, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1955–71.
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The justice even quoted Justice John Marshall Harlan, who dissented in Wong Kim Ark, acknowledging that the decision established citizenship for the children of all immigrants.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
"This study helps move the conversation beyond the long-standing debate over low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diets," said Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, Editor-in-Chief of JACC.
From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026
Morgan analyst Harlan Sur called KLA a top pick among semiconductor equipment companies.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026
The name of internationally bestselling mystery machine Harlan Coben is attached to two of these, one fiction, one non.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
Joe, the Saints’ first pitcher, promptly winged an overhand bean ball at Harlan Betchel, who staggered clear of the batter’s box, pointing his bat accusingly at Joe.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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