John Smith
Example Sentences
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He believes that CEO John Smith will drive the change needed to improve margins.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
When Captain John Smith and the British colonists first came to the Jamestown colony in Virginia in the early 17th century, he recorded two goldsmiths, a jeweler and two refiners on the ship, Gordon says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Three priests were joined by Archie's uncle, The Reverend John Smith, for the service.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025
In a 24-page ruling, the judge, Aileen M. Cannon, told Mr. Trump’s lawyers to refer to the witnesses in their filing with a pseudonym or a categorical description — say, John Smith or F.B.I.
From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2024
Captain John Smith was never able to return to James Town.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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