John Henry

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Noun
  • Revere lit his lantern and made the ride to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of their impending arrests and to help defend the American colonies.
    Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The top-20 points earners in the Kentucky Derby prep races qualify for the May 3 Run for the Roses, and the 20th place horse is currently Louisiana Derby 4th place finisher John Hancock with 35 points.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Culinary traditions, passed down and reimagined through generations, fuse African techniques with local ingredients to create signature dishes like mofongo, made from mashed plantains, and sancocho, a hearty stew of root vegetables and meat.
    Melissa Rose Cooper, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Goebel, who hails from South Auckland, New Zealand, incorporates moves from Polynesian culture and hip-hop into her signature style, finding inspiration in the work of Bob Fosse as much as in the stage presence of Prince and Missy Elliott.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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