Deakin

American

[dee-kin] / ˈdi kɪn /

noun

Alfred, 1856–1919, Australian statesman: prime minister 1903–04; 1905–08; 1909–10.

Deakin British

/ ˈdiːkɪn /

noun

Alfred. 1856–1919, Australian statesman. He was a leader of the movement for Australian federation; prime minister of Australia (1903–04; 1905–08; 1909–10)

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“We’re at a pivotal point,” said Josh Roose, an associate professor of politics at Deakin University and an expert in violent extremism and terrorism.

From The Wall Street Journal

The service is 80% self-sufficient with its funding but its director of operations James Deakin said more needed to be done to fund services helping people with their recovery.

From BBC

Only when he got to his vehicle did Mr Deakin realise that someone was crouched down behind him.

From BBC

Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin said: "Friday night into Saturday morning may well be the nadir of this current cold spell."

From BBC

Peter Enticott, a psychologist at Australia’s Deakin University, is leading a multisite trial of TMS for autism funded by the Australian government.

From Los Angeles Times

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