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Gates

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Horatio, 1728–1806, American Revolutionary general, born in England.
William Bill, born 1956, U.S. entrepreneur.

Gates

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GatesBill1955MUSTECHNOLOGY: computer-scientistPHILANTHROPY: philanthropist Bill, full name William Henry Gates. born 1955, US computer-software executive and philanthropist; founder (1976) of Microsoft Corporation
GatesHenry Louis1950MUSMISC: scholarWRITING: critic Henry Louis. born 1950, US scholar and critic, who pioneered African-American studies in such works as Figures in Black (1987)
GatesHoratio?17281806MUSMILITARY: general Horatio. ?1728–1806, American Revolutionary general: defeated the British at Saratoga (1777)

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The Chargers will also honor former tight end Antonio Gates, who was selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in February.

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At a 2011 event honoring former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, the “Army Wives” actor was escorted off stage after delivering part of a bizarre and incoherent speech.

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"All the support we have been getting is courtesy of development partners and donors like Bill and Melinda Gates, GIZ, and WaterAid… but their capacity is very limited," the Kampala mayor said recently.

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Michael Gates told the Daily Pilot that SB 54 “runs complete interference for good law enforcement practices.”

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Both bring decades of experience to “Beyond the Gates.”

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