petty
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As early as 1662, the physician and statistician William Petty asserted a cycle of “dearths and plenties” every seven years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“Formerly home to music icon Tom Petty and superstar Selena Gomez, this spectacular estate offers distinctive architecture crafted with exceptional attention to detail and the finest quality,” the listing adds.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Petty crimes dropped, as did homicides, according to official data, though some disputed the data as possibly massaged to benefit authorities.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
His daughter, Jennifer Petty, who is also deaf, complained about her father's care.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
Petty Officer Powell kept an immaculate desk—a calendar blotter, twin upright pen stands, a nearly full ashtray, a telephone.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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