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columnist

[kol-uhm-nist, -uh-mist] / ˈkɒl əm nɪst, -ə mɪst /
NOUN
journalist
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Columnist Dawn Gilbertson went all-in on a recent cruise, from 7 a.m. workouts to sushi-making lessons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Columnist Patt Morrison recalls the fuel crisis of the 1970s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Columnist Clarence Page writes that “a key question will be whether prosecutors can distinguish SPLC’s informant practices from those long used by law enforcement.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Columnist Dawn Gilbertson has spent 30 nights in hotels so far this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Columnist Nicole Nguyen looks at how close we are to making them a reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026




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