Goossens
Americannoun
noun
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Sir Eugene. 1893–1962, British composer and conductor, born in Belgium
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his brother, Leon. 1896–1988, British oboist
Example Sentences
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Some 400-500 passengers had to spend the night at Brussels Airport because of the sightings, airport spokeswoman Ariane Goossens told AFP.
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
Now that it’s completely built, however, Goossens says it should take only about two weeks to take down and about three to put back up using a crew of 12 from both Belgium and America.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025
A lawyer for the child's father, Traoré's former partner Jan Goossens, reportedly said he had not had any contact with his daughter since then.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024
In 1943, Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” had its world premiere with Eugene Goossens conducting the Cincinnati Symphomy.
From Washington Times • Mar. 12, 2021
Then came my prolonged stay in London, where Le Sacre was given first at a concert conducted by Eugene Goossens and, later, at the theatre by the Diaghileff company.
From An Autobiography by Stravinsky, Igor
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