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Ellet

American  
[el-it] / ˈɛl ɪt /

noun

  1. Charles, Jr., 1810–62, U.S. civil engineer: builder of suspension bridges.


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In her reading of Rachel Lynn Solomon’s “The Ex Talk,” Emily Ellet is instantly relatable as Public Radio producer Shay Goldstein, wrestling with her insecurities while butting heads with her know-it-all new co-worker, Dominic Yoon.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2021

Nonetheless, as elaborated by Charles Ellet almost 170 years ago, levees have a role in U.S. flood-risk management.

From Scientific American • Aug. 1, 2019

The violation was originally issued by morning outrider Cindy Ellet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2019

Moore, who lives in Ellet, stops by weekly to do his laundry and had seen Minninger, supervisor of the Summit County Weights & Measures Division, timing the dryers.

From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2014

An acquaintance named Elizabeth Ellet encouraged Maggie to fight for her legal rights as Elisha’s widow.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock