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harken

[hahr-kuhn] / ˈhɑr kən /


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“Burt’s family is North Bend,” friend Kris Harken said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

Harken back to 1993, the first of William Jefferson Clinton’s eight years in office.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2016

Kevin Spacey is back as horrible boss Dave Harken, best remembered for his scathing tirades, but he's behind bars and better now that his screaming comes in smaller doses.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2014

Harken teases Nick with a phantom promotion, making a cruel game of his underling’s modest ambitions.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2011

A few people had already gathered in Harken Square, though the workers were still getting it ready for the Singing.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau




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