Parker

[ pahr-ker ]

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noun

Charles Christopher, Jr. Bird, 1920–55, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.
Dorothy (Rothschild), 1893–1967, U.S. author.
Sir Gilbert, 1862–1932, Canadian novelist and politician in England.
Horatio William, 1863–1919, U.S. composer, organist, and teacher.
John, 1729–75, American Revolutionary patriot.
Matthew, 1504–75, English theologian.
Quanah. Quanah.
Theodore, 1810–60, U.S. preacher, theologian, and reformer.
a male given name.

Parker

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ParkerSir Alan (William)1944MBritishFILMS AND TV: directorFILMS AND TV: writer Sir Alan ( William ). born 1944, British film director and screenwriter; his films include Bugsy Malone (1976), Midnight Express (1978), Mississippi Burning (1988), The Commitments (1991), and Angela's Ashes (2000); chairman of the British Film Institute (1998–99) and of the Film Council (1999–2004)
ParkerCharlie19201955MUSMUSIC: jazz alto saxophonistMUSIC: composer Charlie. nickname Bird or Yardbird. 1920–55, US jazz alto saxophonist and composer; the leading exponent of early bop
ParkerDorothy (Rothschild)18931967FUSWRITING: writerWRITING: humorous writer Dorothy ( Rothschild ). 1893–1967, US writer, noted esp for the ironical humour of her short stories
ParkerMatthew15041575MEnglishRELIGION: clergyman Matthew. 1504–75, English prelate. As archbishop of Canterbury (1559–75), he supervised Elizabeth I's religious settlement

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With 12 goalless draws and 15 of their 26 wins by a one-goal margin, Scott Parker's side has been largely built on remarkable defensive stability and consistency.

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Burnley, meanwhile, control their own destiny and manager Scott Parker has no doubts about his squad's mentality as they look to complete the job.

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For Jordan Parker from Doncaster, the funded hours have been an "absolute godsend".

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Brady collaborated with Trey Parker and Matt Stone on “South Park” from the show’s start, going on to cowrite with them the film “Team America: World Police” and cocreating the Netflix comedy series “Lady Dynamite.”

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Now, her new home is L.A., donning the same purple and gold uniform that an all-time great in her top five women’s basketball list, Candace Parker, once wore.

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Park Chung Hee Parker Bowles

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