Abbott

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Ab·bott

(ăb′ət), Berenice 1898-1991.

American photographer known especially for her series of black-and-white portraits of New York City.

Abbott

, Edwin Abbott 1838-1926.

British theologian and writer best known for his imaginative satirical novella Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (1884).

Abbott

, George 1887-1995.

American theatrical producer and playwright who cowrote and directed many productions, including Fiorello!, which won a 1959 Pulitzer Prize.

Abbott

, Robert Sengstacke 1868?-1940.

American newspaper publisher who founded and edited (1905-1940) the Chicago Defender, which was an early advocate of African-American civil rights.

Abbott

, William Known as "Bud." 1897?-1974.

American comedian noted for his partnership with Lou Costello. Abbott and Costello appeared in numerous motion pictures, including The Naughty Nineties (1945), which features their famous "Who's on First" routine.

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Abbott

(ˈæbət)

(Biography) Tony, full name Anthony John Abbott. born 1957, Australian Liberal politician; prime minister from 2013

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Ab•bott

(ˈæb ət)

n.

Jacob, 1803–79, and his son, Lyman, 1835–1922, U.S. clergymen and writers.

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Lyman Abbott, then the pastor of Plymouth Church, and also editor of the Outlook (then the Christian Union), asked me to write a letter for his paper giving my opinion of the exact condition, mental and moral, of the coloured ministers in the South, as based upon my observations.

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Abbott, who made his observations in Georgia; see Mr.

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You couldn't fret no more than this, if we'd heared as our cousin Abbott had died sudden without making his will."

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Regardless it being a headache or a more serious illness, Abbott helps people live fully with its life-changing technology- in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and medicines.

Driving innovation through insights

Abbott received notice of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by Baker Mills to purchase up to 60,000 Abbott common shares, representing approximately 0.003% of the company's outstanding shares.

Abbott recommends rejection of below-market mini-tender offer by Baker Mills

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) , a global healthcare company, announced yesterday that it has named Robert B Ford as its new chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Abbott names new chief operating officer

Greg Abbott announces plans for several veteran's initiatives during a campaign speech Nov.

Abbott releases TV ad featuring family that survived Sutherland Springs shooting

Summary: Abbott labels budget 'second best' but denies he wants prime minister's job

Tony Abbott says Turnbull government 'at a low ebb'

Matt Abbott may have taken that to a new level, however.

Wander far: Nativ founder Matt Abbott didn't expect his T-shirt to spark an outdoor movement, but that's exactly what happened

(NYSE: ALR) have approved the company's pending buyout by US-based drugmaker Abbott (NYSE: ABT), the company said.

Alere Wins Shareholder Nod for USD 5.8bn Abbott Buyout

As MPO readers are certainly aware, Abbott Laboratories has been quite active in the M&A department this year.