Adrian
Americannoun
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Edgar Douglas, 1889–1977, English physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1932.
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(Gilbert), 1903–59, U.S. fashion and costume designer.
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a city in southeastern Michigan.
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a first name: from a Latin word meaning “from Hadria,” an ancient city in northern Italy.
noun
Example Sentences
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Group chief executive Adrian Hallmark added that the global luxury automotive market last year "faced one of its most turbulent years in recent times".
From Barron's
Councillor Adrian Garden said views were "mixed and often nuanced" and called for greater transparency around community benefits.
From BBC
Grand secretary of UGLE, Adrian Marsh, said the organisation would intensify efforts to explain modern Freemasonry and its community value.
From BBC
It included the sort of innovations that have become famous from design legend Adrian Newey, installed as managing technical partner at Aston Martin since March last year.
From BBC
“Elio’s” original mission was launched by Adrian Molina, co-writer of “Coco,” who worked on writing and directing the project for a couple of years before departing, officially to devote himself to “Coco 2.”
From Los Angeles Times
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