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Rockefeller
[rok-uh-fel-er]
noun
John D(avison) 1839–1937, and his son John D(avison), Jr., 1874–1960, U.S. oil magnates and philanthropists.
Nelson A(ldrich), 1908–79, U.S. political leader: governor of New York 1959–73; vice president of the U.S. 1974–77 (son of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.).
Rockefeller
/ ˈɒəˌɛə /
noun
John D ( avison ). 1839–1937, US industrialist and philanthropist
his son, John D ( avison ). 1874–1960, US capitalist and philanthropist
his son, Nelson ( Aldrich ). 1908–79, US politician; governor of New York State (1958–74); vice president (1974–76)
Example Sentences
The answers: Rockefeller Center ice-skating rink and red oatmeal.
John D. Rockefeller was known for saying that he got his money from God.
During this era, known as the Gilded Age, the wealthiest families in America, such as the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts, formed a new social elite akin to European aristocracy.
McCartney happened to be visiting Lennon in New York at the time and they briefly considered shocking the world by hightailing it down to Rockefeller Center, but the idea was abandoned.
“Today” ratings perennially shoot up in December after the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza goes up.
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