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King-Smith

British  
/ ˈkɪŋˈsmɪθ /

noun

  1. Ronald Gordon , known as Dick. 1922–2011, British writer for children; his numerous books include The Sheep Pig (1984) and the Sophie series

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Ms King-Smith, who is the union's democracy and development officer, spoke of how the key issues for her were the environment and inclusivity, alongside the cost of living.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025

"Late-stage functionalisations can yield unpredictable results and current methods of modelling, including our own expert intuition, isn't perfect," said King-Smith.

From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2024

For a time, Murugan seems to be working in the stable of Dick King-Smith, who gave us the children’s classic “Babe the Gallant Pig.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2019

The script is based on “The Sheep-Pig,” a children’s book by Dick King-Smith, and was adapted for the screen by Chris Noonan, the film’s director, and George Miller, its producer.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 22, 2016

When Johnson entered the apartment, King-Smith was banging on Soojian's bedroom door upstairs, yelling to be let in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2016

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