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Martineau

American  
[mahr-tn-oh] / ˈmɑr tnˌoʊ /

noun

  1. Harriet, 1802–76, English novelist and economist.

  2. her brother James, 1805–1900, English theologian and philosopher.


Martineau British  
/ ˈmɑːtɪˌnəʊ /

noun

  1. Harriet. 1802–76, English author of books on political economy and of novels and children's stories

  2. her brother, James . 1805–1900, English Unitarian theologian and minister

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“Paid administrative leave allows for a thorough and unbiased investigation,” Mr. Martineau said.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2024

Martineau apologized to parents for what had happened and added that he acknowledged “there were missteps in this process that further complicated the situation.”

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

In the wrongful death claim, Martineau argued that the woman's consent was invalidated because the doctors didn't follow the informed consent statute.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2022

The exhibition, organised by the Anglo Punjab Heritage Foundation, will be open on weekdays until 29 September at the Norfolk Archive Centre, Martineau Lane.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2022

Harriet Martineau sent some of her own books to help start their library, and Henslow brought Charles a silver candlestick.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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