Hahn
Americannoun
noun
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Kurt. 1886–1974, German educationalist. During the Nazi era he escaped to Britain, where he founded Gordonstoun School (1935) and helped to establish the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme
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Otto (ˈɔto). 1879–1968, German physicist: discovered the radioactive element protactinium with Meitner (1917); with Strassmann, demonstrated the nuclear fission of uranium, when it is bombarded with neutrons: Nobel prize for chemistry 1944
Example Sentences
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"Human language is shaped by the realities of life around us," says Michael Hahn.
From Science Daily
“While this is good news, we still need to remain vigilant — don’t put away your whistles just yet,” Supervisor Janice Hahn said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
The decision to leave Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration was based on a half-billion-dollar miscalculation, say experts and politicians trying to save it.
From Los Angeles Times
“They have every intention and probably all of the resources needed to collect signatures to put something on the ballot that gets them this,” Supervisor Janice Hahn said.
From Los Angeles Times
Jessica Hahn interviewed a whistleblower who pointed to a potentially massive breach of the Social Security Administration’s personal data.
From MarketWatch
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