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Edgerton

American  
[ej-er-tuhn] / ˈɛdʒ ər tən /

noun

  1. Harold Eugene Doc, 1903–90, U.S. electrical engineer and photographer.


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Now, that vision -- starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones -- is up for four Oscars, including the coveted best picture prize.

From Barron's Feb. 27, 2026

The movie's lead, Joel Edgerton, however, did not take home best actor, which went to Rose Byrne for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."

From Barron's Feb. 16, 2026

The exhibition also features works from scientist Harold Edgerton and photographer Eadweard Muybridge that explore the history of motion studies and time-lapse photography.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

Other actors who had momentum but ended up missing included Jesse Plemons for Bugonia and Joel Edgerton for Train Dreams.

From BBC Jan. 22, 2026

It was in 1967 that Dr. Edgerton used side-scan sonar to help Andrew McKee find the long-sought-for Mary Rose.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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