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gist

[jist] / dʒɪst /


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Yet, black representation was cutting through the American mainstream - whether through Carole Gist making history as the first black woman to win Miss USA, or the explosive rise of hip-hop.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

On Thursday, Flav announced the event would be held July 16-19 in partnership with MGM Resorts and The Gist sports media brand.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

He had called for the removal of the superintendent, Deborah A. Gist, whom he blamed for poor outcomes.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Oatsvall and the Golden Eagles knotted the score early in the second quarter with a 28-yard touchdown toss to David Gist.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2022

The other Indians fled as Washington and Gist “took this Fellow into Custody, and kept him till about 9 o’Clock at Night, and then let him go.”

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen




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