stenographer
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Florence Parpart, who was trained as a stenographer, designed and patented in 1914 an electric refrigerator that maintained consistent cold temperatures, reduced food spoilage and decreased the need for daily food shopping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Rather, it belonged to a woman from Illinois with a versatile résumé that included writing, acting, engineering and working as a stenographer: Lizzie Magie.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
West also worries the increased record-keeping during the inquiry stage—including bringing in a stenographer to record testimony and labeling all evidence—could deter anyone coming forward with a complaint.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 28, 2023
People wishing to give testimony may do so orally in a curtained area with a stenographer, or do so in writing at tables.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
The “Statement,” a seventy-eight-page document which he had dictated to the Finney County court stenographer, recounted admissions already made to Alvin Dewey and Clarence Duntz.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
The licensing process for these stenographers is significantly longer and more difficult than what voice writers undergo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
A long-brewing shortage has worsened as more stenographers retire and too few newcomers complete the rigorous training to replace them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
He would shake hands with the entire crew if the interview was on camera, and there would often be an embrace for the stenographers busily transcribing his thoughts.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024
Pipeline opponents had criticized the Wednesday meeting because oral testimony was only accepted in private to stenographers in a curtained area in a hotel ballroom.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
He set aside special days to honor individual states and nations and to fete distinct groups of workers, including cobblers, millers, confectioners, and stenographers.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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