Appaloosa

noun

Ap·​pa·​loo·​sa ˌa-pə-ˈlü-sə How to pronounce Appaloosa (audio)
: any of a breed of rugged saddle horses developed in western North America and usually having a white or solid-colored coat with small spots

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Investor sentiment toward Chinese stocks was partly aided by high-profile hedge fund manager David Tepper of Appaloosa Management, who turned extremely bullish. Yun Li, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024 David Tepper, founder and president of Appaloosa Management. Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024 Highlights included the Shamo bolero jacket and matching Appaloosa miniskirt, both crafted from the Gipsy moth fabric for a raffia-reminiscent effect and resulting in a youthful total look that could work from day to night. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 23 Sep. 2024 There was also chatter about investment legend David Tepper’s hedge fund Appaloosa’s big China internet and ETF positions. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 Beyond Nvidia and Alphabet, Appaloosa reduced positions in Amazon, Microsoft, Meta Platforms and Advanced Micro Devices . Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2024 Another call 13 minutes later reported Soto was shot in the 2700 block of Appaloosa Road. Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2024 Some of his notable film credits included Shadows, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, Beverly Hills Cop II, Nixon, Pollock, Appaloosa, and Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 June 2024 There are few animals as beautiful as an Arabian, or as strong and impressive as a Belgian or a Clydesdale, or as striking as an Appaloosa. David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, 23 Aug. 2023

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First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Appaloosa was in 1920

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“Appaloosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Appaloosa. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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Appaloosa

noun
Ap·​pa·​loo·​sa ˌap-ə-ˈlü-sə How to pronounce Appaloosa (audio)
: any of a breed of saddle horses developed in western North America that have small dark spots on a white or solid-colored coat

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