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Popov

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/ 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 career soldier and former top commander in Ukraine; and Lt.

From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024

Maj Gen Ivan Popov was arrested this week on suspicion of large-scale fraud.

From BBC ● 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

Oh, ma'am, some one is asking for you, insists on seeing you—— Mrs. Popov.

From Contemporary One-Act Plays by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie

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