Adrian

American

[ey-dree-uhn] / ˈeɪ dri ən /

noun

Edgar Douglas, 1889–1977, English physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1932.
(Gilbert), 1903–59, U.S. fashion and costume designer.
Hadrian.
a city in southeastern Michigan.
a first name: from a Latin word meaning “from Hadria,” an ancient city in northern Italy.

Adrian British

/ ˈeɪdrɪən /

noun

Edgar Douglas, Baron Adrian. 1889–1977, English physiologist, noted particularly for his research into the function of neurons: shared with Sherrington the Nobel prize for physiology and medicine 1932

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He said that while he had no doubts managing technical partner Adrian Newey would lead the team to success in the future, he was not sure whether it would happen soon enough for him.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

Shortly after he and Adrian reminisce about the mishap in Munich, McElwee continues his narration.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

Adrian Newey said the new Aston Martin had showed "promising results" in its first on-track session at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

What forged McElwee’s passion and helped him establish his life’s work now reveals its dual nature as the wedge that kept him and Adrian apart.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

Ratting out Adrian for the mask didn’t make us even.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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