as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
let me just scribble my John Hancock on the bottom of the form
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Recent Examples of John Hancock
Matthew Miskin, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife John Hancock Investments, said a rise in 10-year yields beyond 4.5% could be a headwind for stocks.
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Davide Barbuscia, USA Today, 22 May 2025
And check out Kyle making like John Hancock and the Declaration of Independence with his huge, splashy signature all over that season logo.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Whereas basic preferred funds are often held to stabilize portfolios, John Hancock’s fund’s equity holdings and leverage are more geared toward performance than comfort.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Offerings available in the 401(k) market include the John Hancock Stable Value Return Trust and MissionSquare PLUS Fund.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
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Davide Barbuscia, USA Today, 22 May 2025
And check out Kyle making like John Hancock and the Declaration of Independence with his huge, splashy signature all over that season logo.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Whereas basic preferred funds are often held to stabilize portfolios, John Hancock’s fund’s equity holdings and leverage are more geared toward performance than comfort.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Offerings available in the 401(k) market include the John Hancock Stable Value Return Trust and MissionSquare PLUS Fund.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for John Hancock
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Topline The Senate voted to advance President Donald Trump’s signature budget and spending bill to the floor, clearing a key despite some pushback from hard-right fiscal conservatives as a new estimate Sunday suggests the Senate bill could add more than $3 trillion to the national debt.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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President Trump’s signature legislation on knife's edge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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That is often a sign your login details are already in someone else’s hands.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Make sure to wash your hands, cutting board, and utensils thoroughly after handling raw meat.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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