gist
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Yet, black representation was cutting through the American mainstream - whether through Carole Gist making history as the first black woman to win Miss USA, or the explosive rise of hip-hop.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
As a result, he took that same oath that Gov. Gist took.
From Slate • Jan. 24, 2024
He had called for the removal of the superintendent, Deborah A. Gist, whom he blamed for poor outcomes.
From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2023
Oatsvall and the Golden Eagles knotted the score early in the second quarter with a 28-yard touchdown toss to David Gist.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2022
George probably had met Gist before, because Gist had worked for the Ohio Company, whose members included Lawrence Washington.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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