scion
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Ahmed provides his haunted, intelligent eyes to convey the inner torment of this Hamlet, the grieving scion of a wealthy family of real estate developers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
But Paramount, managed by scion David Ellison, has repeatedly cried foul, saying its cash bid for all of Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
“There’s a lot of big fish on the lake,” said Paul Muche, scion of a family considered sturgeon-spearing royalty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Rahman, the scion of one of Bangladesh's most powerful political dynasties, is expected to make a victory speech later on Saturday.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
Alvarez exploited his status as the scion of a prominent scientific family to haunt the place for several days, soaking up its unique atmosphere.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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