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Hicks

American  
[hiks] / hɪks /

noun

  1. Edward, 1780–1849, U.S. painter.

  2. Granville, 1902–82, U.S. writer, educator, and editor.

  3. Sir John Richard, 1904–1989, British economist: Nobel Prize 1972.


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The design of the school, which already had separate areas for the youngest pupils, "lent itself really well to a pilot", added head teacher Jason Hicks.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Lead author and Movement Scientist, Dr. Dylan Hicks from Flinders' College of Education, Psychology and Social Work says the results challenge the long-held belief that all athletes should be coached toward a single technical model.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

While 1% may cover routine upkeep, 2% to 3% provides a more realistic cushion for expected maintenance, home-improvement projects and unexpected repairs, particularly for older homes, said Angie Hicks, co-founder of home-services company Angi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“The candidates for Governor now have a chance to showcase a viable path to win,” Hicks said in a statement Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

They both nodded as Coach Hicks walked over to greet the thin white man exiting the car.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson