Cornell
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Ezra, 1809–74, U.S. capitalist and philanthropist.
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Katharine, 1898–1974, U.S. actress.
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a male given name.
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Bambaataa, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee, was appointed as a three-year visiting scholar at Cornell University in 2012.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Cornell University scientists have taken a major step toward developing a safe, reversible, long-acting and 100% effective nonhormonal male contraceptive, considered the holy grail of male contraception.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
Charlotte Cornell, Canterbury City Council's cabinet member for culture and heritage, said Mother Clanger's return was "joyous".
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Cornell University told AFP it "does not have any established relations with AI detector companies."
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Borrowing money for a train ticket, he headed instead for Cornell.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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