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Adrian

[ ey-dree-uhn ]

noun

  1. Edgar Douglas, 1889–1977, English physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1932.
  2. (Gilbert), 1903–59, U.S. fashion and costume designer.
  3. a city in southeastern Michigan.
  4. a first name: from a Latin word meaning “from Hadria,” an ancient city in northern Italy.


Adrian

/ ˈɪɪə /

noun

  1. AdrianEdgar Douglas, Baron Adrian18891977MEnglishSCIENCE: physiologist Edgar Douglas, Baron Adrian. 1889–1977, English physiologist, noted particularly for his research into the function of neurons: shared with Sherrington the Nobel prize for physiology and medicine 1932
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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In a statement, Mansfield Town said it "offers its sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Adrian Daniel at this difficult time".

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"For each position from first to fourth, there is a split between the club, players and staff," said Women's World Sevens head of football Adrian Jacobs.

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The use of AI in film became a hot topic after Adrian Brody took home the award for Best Actor for his role in The Brutalist at this year's Oscars ceremony in March.

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Adrian Webster, 33, witnessed the controlled explosion during his evening walk through the park.

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Compliance, however, amounted to consenting to what Stanford professor Adrian Daub calls "a controlled demolition, with each demand a charge to knock out another pillar of academic freedom."

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