Mott

American

[mot] / mɒt /

noun

John Raleigh, 1865–1955, U.S. religious leader: Nobel Peace Prize 1946.
Lucretia Coffin, 1793–1880, U.S. social reformer: advocate of women's rights.
Sir Nevill Francis 1905–96, British physicist: developer of solid-state circuitry; Nobel Prize 1977.

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Mott Children’s Hospital national poll on children’s health two years ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Mott spent $18.85 on gas, enough to drive to his job and the trade school where he is in a welding program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Mott Smith, a developer and Raman supporter, said he believes fellow developers who know Raman will “gladly” contribute to her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

If Brook cannot find it then coach McCullum must because an underwhelming run to the semi-finals did not save former coach Matthew Mott his job in 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Mott encouraged Stanton to trust her opinions and speak her mind, and Stanton found a role model in the uncompromising middle-aged activist.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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