Manson

British

/ ˈmænsən /

noun

Sir Patrick. 1844–1922, British physician, who established that mosquitoes transmit certain parasites responsible for human diseases

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"Long COVID, which can include symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, other cognitive challenges and more, continues to significantly impact people's lives," said Manson.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

And at Portobello town hall Garbage's Shirley Manson will be among a series of literary guests in conversation at Muckle Be The Light.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

Former Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, however, was granted parole in 2023 and released, after holding what many described as an exemplary record for decades behind bars.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

Nancy Tetreault, an attorney for former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, said that despite public support for parole, Menendez was considered moderate risk in the comprehensive risk assessment.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

A more careful examination of the data revealed that Manson was not only too small, but also nine million years too early.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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