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Pearson

[peer-suhn]

noun

  1. Drew Andrew Russell Pearson, 1897–1969, U.S. journalist.

  2. Karl, 1857–1936, English statistician.

  3. Lester Bowles 1897–1972, Canadian diplomat and politician: Nobel Peace Prize 1957; prime minister 1963–68.



Pearson

/ ˈpɪəsən /

noun

  1. Karl. 1857–1936, British mathematician, noted for his work in statistics, esp as applied to biological problems

  2. Lester B ( owles ). 1897–1972, Canadian Liberal statesman; prime minister (1963–68): Nobel peace prize 1957 for helping to resolve the Suez crisis (1956)

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Olly Pearson, an electric guitarist from Wrexham, performed in the video, including an energetic take on May's famous guitar solo.

From BBC

Helen Pearson, head of animal studies at Suffolk Rural, which has its own wallabies, said they could survive "quite well" in the UK.

From BBC

Pearson, a Gen Z conservative influencer.

From Slate

The comments follow recent police activity which has sparked public debate - including a police visit to Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson last year to arrange an interview over a social media post.

From BBC

Essex Police since clarified "at no stage" did its officers tell her the investigation was related to a "non-crime hate incident" while Ms Pearson said she was left "dumbstruck" by the visit.

From BBC

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