Myrdal
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Alva (Reimer) 1902–86, Swedish sociologist and diplomat (wife of Gunnar Myrdal): shared Nobel Peace Prize 1982 with Alfonso García Robles.
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(Karl) Gunnar 1898–1987, Swedish sociologist and economist (husband of Alva Myrdal): shared Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 1974 with Friedrich Hayek.
Example Sentences
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I read Myrdal's quote and was struck by both the transparency and the specificity of it.
From Salon
“We deal with millions of dollars here. $150,000 is like a drop in the bucket to protect our children,” Myrdal said.
From Seattle Times
One bill under consideration that was intended to go into effect if the Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s injunction was introduced in January by the State Senator Janne Myrdal, a Republican.
From New York Times
In Cox’s reading of Myrdal, caste exists as an independent force, directing the energies and activities of Black and white people alike.
From New York Times
The changes from the original proposals were positive for public finances and the economic recovery, said Myrdal Gunarto, an economist with Maybank Indonesia.
From Reuters
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