Sagan
Americannoun
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Carl (Edward), 1934–96, U.S. astronomer and writer.
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Françoise Françoise Quoirez, 1935–2004, French novelist.
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Carl ( Edward ) 1934–96, US astronomer and writer on scientific subjects; presenter of the television series Cosmos (1980)
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Françoise (frã̃swɑːz), original name Françoise Quoirez . 1935–2004, French writer, best-known for the novels Bonjour Tristesse (1954) and Aimez-vous Brahms? (1959)
Example Sentences
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"He truly exemplifies the spirit of the Sagan Prize through the combination of his unique and impactful communication work with his scientific leadership," it added.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
“This war is going to suggest to some countries that if they want to secure their sovereignty, they need nuclear weapons,” Sagan said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Professor Lisa Kaltenegger, director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University, led the research alongside a team of undergraduate students.
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026
Despite the vastness of space and the complexities of our problems, that answer alone offers fuel for the fire of hope and wonder Carl Sagan ignited in me long ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
With the ringed planet in the background, the glow of the ship leaving Sagan bends in an oval like a firefly, until the light is gone.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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