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Dekker

American  
[dek-er] / ˈdɛk ər /
Or Decker

noun

  1. Thomas, 1572?–1632?, English dramatist.


Dekker British  
/ ˈdɛkə /

noun

  1. Thomas. ?1572–?1632, English dramatist and pamphleteer, noted particularly for his comedy The Shoemaker's Holiday (1600) and his satirical pamphlet The Gull's Hornbook (1609)

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The death was confirmed by Fred Dekker, director of “The Monster Squad,” who wrote on Facebook, “Tom’s indelible performance as Frankenstein ... is a highlight of my modest filmography.”

From Los Angeles Times

It was originally scheduled for this month but was postponed because of the security situation in Israel, Dekker says.

From Science Magazine

Dekker adds that prize money often has a dirty link.

From Science Magazine

Dekker said she believes that discrepancy could be interpreted to mean that all but the most extreme psychiatric crises are being appropriately treated by in-house medical staff.

From Los Angeles Times

Dekkers, a quarterback, and Remsburg, an offensive linemen, were projected starters.

From Washington Times