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Popov

British

/ paˈpɔf /

noun

Alexander Stepanovich (alɪkˈsand ^ə r stɪˈpanəvitʃ). 1859–1906, Russian physicist, the first to use an aerial in experiments with radio waves
Oleg ( Konstantinovich ). born 1930, Russian clown, a member of the Moscow Circus

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Gen. Ivan Popov, a former top commander in Russia’s offensive in Ukraine, also on bribery charges.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

Popov also jibed that Carlson had managed to experience Moscow's modern public transport system during his visit.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2024

In Yakutsk, a frigid city in eastern Siberia, it was minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit when Mr. Popov, the head of the campaign there, started collecting signatures.

From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2024

Speaking to Reuters later the same day, the 15th brigade's commander, Oleksandr Popov, said drones were playing a significant role on the battlefield.

From Reuters • Nov. 1, 2023

Sure, he thought, and a man named Popov invented radio, and Yablochkov invented the electric light.

From Damned If You Don't by Dongen, H. R. van

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