Albright

[ awl-brahyt ]

/ ˈɔl braɪt /

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Hor·ace Mar·den

[hawr-is mahrd-n, hor-], /ˈhɔr ɪs ˈmɑrd n, ˈhɒr-/, 1890–1987, U.S. conservationist and cofounder of the National Park Service.

Mad·e·leine Kor·bel

[mad-l-in kawr-bel], /ˈmæd l ɪn kɔrˈbɛl/, 1937–2022, U.S. diplomat, born in the former Czechoslovakia: first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of state 1997–2001.

I·van (Le Lor·raine)

[ahy-vuhn luhloh-reyn, law-], /ˈaɪ vən lə loʊˈreɪn, lɔ-/, 1897–1983, U.S. painter.

Ten·ley (Em·ma)

[ten-lee em-uh], /ˈtɛn li ˈɛm ə/, born 1935, U.S. figure skater.

Wil·liam Fox·well

[wil-yuhm foks-wel, foks-wuhl], /ˈwɪl yəm ˈfɒks wɛl, ˈfɒks wəl/, 1891–1971, U.S. archaeologist and biblical historian.

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How to use Albright in a sentence

An Albright that isn’t properly cinched will fail in a flash.
The strongest fishing knots you can tie|By John Merwin/Field & Stream|March 2, 2021|Popular-Science
How to tie the Albright knotAn extremely secure connection for splicing lines of different diameters—or with different coatings—the Albright works best when the thinner line is being connected to a thicker line that allows for some “bite.”
The strongest fishing knots you can tie|By John Merwin/Field & Stream|March 2, 2021|Popular-Science
The trick to a secure Albright, however, is keeping the coils tight as you form it, and cinching it down hard until all the wraps lock firmly.
The strongest fishing knots you can tie|By John Merwin/Field & Stream|March 2, 2021|Popular-Science
“When I look at our data, most of our podcasts are consumed on desktop or laptop, not in cars,” Albright said.
‘We have to grow this responsibly’: Tenderfoot TV co-founder Donald Albright on the podcasting’s bright (but consolidated) future|Pierre Bienaimé|August 25, 2020|Digiday

“For us, a company with 500 million downloads and six number one podcasts… they don’t always just jump right in,” Albright said about advertisers.
‘We have to grow this responsibly’: Tenderfoot TV co-founder Donald Albright on the podcasting’s bright (but consolidated) future|Pierre Bienaimé|August 25, 2020|Digiday
Normally I might look to Samantha Power or Madeleine Albright or Hillary Clinton for foreign policy wisdom.
What Iran Can Learn From Gwyneth Paltrow|Nina Ansary|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Albright said that despite these restrictions, the Germans have been anxious to cooperate more with the CIA.
One Big Reason The CIA Spied on Germany: Worries About Russian Moles in Berlin|Eli Lake|July 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Albright said in this particular case, an indigenous Saudi program is in the very early stages.
Saudi Arabia May Go Nuclear Because of Obama’s Iran Deal|Eli Lake, Josh Rogin|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Albright, however, said he did not think Saudi Arabia would likely try to acquire a weapon from Pakistan.
Saudi Arabia May Go Nuclear Because of Obama’s Iran Deal|Eli Lake, Josh Rogin|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
North Korea is creating a program for up to 10,000 centrifuges but nobody knows how many are operational, said Albright.
Iran and North Korea: The Nuclear 'Axis of Resistance'|Josh Rogin, Eli Lake|January 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A committee was appointed to make the investigation, of which General Albright, of Pennsylvania, was chairman.
The Facts of Reconstruction|John R. Lynch
Suddenly Albright, looking back across his shoulders, moved like a cat and picked up something from ten feet away.
Tharon of Lost Valley|Vingie E. Roe
Albright and Compos both stepped to the rock and stood looking with those narrowed, concentrated eyes.
Tharon of Lost Valley|Vingie E. Roe
They at once tendered to Colonel Albright the command of the expedition; but he refused to accept it.
History of the Early Settlement of the Juniata Valley|U. J. (Uriah James) Jones
Colonel Albright was solicited to accompany this force with his command and march until they overtook the enemy; but he refused.
History of the Early Settlement of the Juniata Valley|U. J. (Uriah James) Jones