Schlesinger

American  

[shles-in-jer, shlay-zing-er] / ˈʃlɛs ɪn dʒər, ˈʃleɪ zɪŋ ər /

noun

1. Arthur Meier 1888–1965, U.S. historian.

2. his son Arthur Meier, Jr., 1917–2007, U.S. historian and writer.

3. John Richard, 1926–2003, English film director.

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Schlesinger British  

/ ˈʃlɛzɪŋə /

noun

1. John ( Richard ). 1926–2003, British film and theatre director. Films include Billy Liar (1963), Midnight Cowboy (1969), Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971), and Eye for an Eye (1995)

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Schlesinger

Talent like his is in short supply in 2026, especially after Schlesinger himself passed away in 2020.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

Their goal isn’t to make monitors play catchy tunes, Schlesinger says, but to make alarms easier to distinguish, less irritating and more informative.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

A man representing Schlesinger, dressed in white slacks, polished loafers and a dark pinkish-red blazer stands at the edge of the pool, near its shadowy edges, staring down at the swimmer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

Chief Financial Officer Ed Schlesinger says the solar operation should be “cash positive” in 2026, meaning it will be bringing in more money than its capital and operating expenses.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2025

You will remember our good friend Bud Schlesinger.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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