Nilsson

American

[nil-suhn] / ˈnɪl sən /

noun

(Märta) Birgit 1918–2005, Swedish soprano.

Nilsson British

/ ˈnilsɔn /

noun

Birgit (ˈbirɡit). 1918–2006, Swedish operatic soprano

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"Our findings show that the brain's own defence against amyloid beta can be strengthened by stimulating these receptors," says Per Nilsson, docent at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet.

From Science Daily

“That was terrifying,” Swims said when he finished the song — an all-timer of a power ballad with a lengthy chain of custody going back through Carey, Harry Nilsson and the doomed Welsh band Badfinger.

From Los Angeles Times

"Usually it's enough to make the threat," says Ms Nilsson.

From BBC

ABB posted an increase in third-quarter revenue and profit, and appointed Christian Nilsson as its new chief financial officer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even her wedding to former Swedish player Lucas Nilsson last January was a moment of celebration amid calamity.

From Los Angeles Times

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