Peabody
Elizabeth Palmer, 1804–94, U.S. educator and reformer: founded the first kindergarten in the U.S.
Endicott, 1857–1944, U.S. educator.
George, 1795–1869, U.S. merchant, banker, and philanthropist in England.
a city in NE Massachusetts.
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Peabody coal owns extensive lands that can be used for solar farms and other renewable energy development.
Following the couple’s divorce, Peabody had affairs with John Huston and Adlai Stevenson.
Three female journalists who braved the chaos of Vietnam | Jacqueline Winspear | March 12, 2021 | Washington PostIt even won a Peabody Award for its episode “Return of the King.”
Aaron McGruder’s ‘The Boondocks’ Returns Without Aaron McGruder | Rich Goldstein | April 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe show has won five awards, including two Emmys, and was honored with a Peabody Award for excellence in 2011.
Kentucky’s Finest Antihero: Walton Goggins on Justified’s Chameleon Villain | Allen Barra | February 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“All I got was a 100-dollar scholarship to the George Peabody school for teachers,” she says.
‘Bettie Page Reveals All,’ A Close-Up Look at the Pinup Goddess and Sexual Icon | Marlow Stern | November 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
But it makes no sense to support that noble endeavor by investing in Exxon and Peabody Coal.
The Next Step in the Divestment Fight: Bill McKibben | Bill McKibben | September 21, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWill tells Sloan, “Watch him ... He wants to win a Peabody.”
Jeff Daniels on the Most Explosive Episode of ‘The Newsroom’ Yet | Marlow Stern | August 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTA song sparrow was singing out by the road, and the thin, sweet flutings of a Peabody came from the pasture.
The Idyl of Twin Fires | Walter Prichard EatonThe first person on my list of those who could give me information, was Mrs. Rachel Peabody.
Papers from Overlook-House | Casper AlmoreAs being the eldest, and answering for the rest, William Peabody replied, "We will."
Chanticleer | Cornelius MathewsLittle Sam Peabody, the master of the turkey, took this very much to heart.
Chanticleer | Cornelius Mathews"It would cost a large sum," remarked William Peabody, the merchant.
Chanticleer | Cornelius Mathews
British Dictionary definitions for Peabody
/ (ˈpiːˌbɒdɪ) /
George. 1795–1869, US merchant, banker, and philanthropist in the US and England
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