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Mary

[mair-ee, mer-ee] / ˈmɛər i, ˈmɛr i /


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After a degree in economics at Queen Mary University, London, he became an advertising executive, selling pet food and hand-rolled tobacco.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Phil, the dorky and faintly sinister middle-aged employee of Async, explains to Mary that his company used to make MRI machines.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Five current commissioners — William Muniz, Michael Ruff, Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Mary Thornton and Jack Weiss — were reconfirmed June 1 in votes that fell along party lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Then, Mary explains why it’s getting harder for investors to avoid exposure to AI thanks to the index funds who are bending their rules for companies like SpaceX.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

“I think of my sister, Mary, and my brother Francey.”

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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