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cooke

/kʊk/

Tradução: Forma arcaica ou variante de 'cook', que designa a pessoa que prepara alimentos, cozinheiro; também pode ser um sobrenome de origem inglesa.

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A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a journalist and a financier.

  • 🇵🇹Forma arcaica ou variante de 'cook', que designa a pessoa que prepara alimentos, cozinheiro; também pode ser um sobrenome de origem inglesa.
  1. American journalist C1 formal american

    A United States journalist born in England in 1908, known for his work in broadcasting and writing.

    • Alistair Cooke was a renowned journalist who hosted 'Masterpiece Theatre'.
    • His letters from America were widely read and admired.
    • Cooke's reporting style was both insightful and engaging.

    🇵🇹Jornalista americano

  2. American financier C1 formal american

    A United States financier who marketed Union bonds to finance the American Civil War; his bank's failure led to a financial panic in 1873.

    • Jay Cooke played a crucial role in financing the Union during the Civil War.
    • The collapse of Cooke's bank triggered the Panic of 1873.
    • His financial strategies were innovative but ultimately risky.

    🇵🇹Financista americano

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