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Smith, Adam

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  1. A Scottish scholar of the eighteenth century whose ideas about economics led to the growth of modern capitalism. His best-known work is The Wealth of Nations. (See invisible hand.)


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The head coach has just two more games with his first-choice line-up featuring the likes of Louis Rees-Zammit, Tomos Williams, Nicky Smith, Adam Beard and Dafydd Jenkins.

From BBC Nov. 14, 2025

Bielanko brothers, David and Serge, will be joined by Christine Smith, Adam Garbinski, Dave Petersen and Mark Sosnoskie for what promises to be a rollicking live show from the popular if mercurial Philadelphia roots-rock band.

From Washington Post Jul. 28, 2016

Building on strong relationships with stars like Will Smith, Adam Sandler and Angelina Jolie, Mr. Lynton and Ms. Pascal have become known more for consistency than runaway hits.

From New York Times Mar. 21, 2012

Smith, Adam, On taxation of the Colonies, 34.

From The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution by Stark, James H.

Smith, Adam, his Wealth of Nations, 137, 261, 269, 276, 277.

From The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration by Poole, Reginald Lane

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