Langer

American  

[lang-er] / ˈlæŋ ər /

noun

1. Susanne (Knauth) 1895–1985, U.S. philosopher.

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langer ¹ British  

/ ˈlæŋə /

noun

1. another word for penis

2. derogatory a disagreeable person

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Langer ² British  

/ ˈlæŋə /

noun

1. Bernhard (ˈbɛrnhart). born 1957, German professional golfer: won the US Masters Championship (1985, 1993)

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Etymology

Origin of langer

C20: possibly from _lanyard

Example Sentences

“This war is just demonstrating exactly why we’re building what we’re building,” co-founder Daphna Langer said.

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Voltify reckons it can help rail operators move away from diesel without big infrastructure investments or operational changes, while also reducing energy expenses, said Langer.

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Compared with current diesel prices, that saving would be “much, much more than 20%,” according to Langer.

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It was also backed by Israeli entrepreneur Haim Taib’s Menomadin Group, among others, said Langer.

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Rail freight is responsible for less than 2% of transportation-related greenhouse-gas emissions in the U.S., but that “is still a huge amount,” said Langer.

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