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Avery

American

[ey-vuh-ree] / ˈeɪ və ri /

noun

Milton, 1893–1965, U.S. painter.
a first name: from Old English words meaning “elf ” and “favor.”

Avery Scientific

/ ā′və-rē /

Canadian-born American bacteriologist who demonstrated in 1944 that DNA was the material that caused genetic changes in bacteria. His work was vital to scientists who later established that DNA is the carrier of genetic information in all living organisms.

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It was at the cabin, when she was 10 years old, that Avery told them she was seeing double.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Avery was diagnosed with a rare, highly aggressive brain cancer and underwent chemotherapy, radiation and a risky surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

He was with the program for 12 years prior, seven as a varsity assistant under Avery Drost.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Tallakson won the doubles crown in 2023 with older brother Avery, with whom he will reunite next year at Boise State.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“So Avery just didn’t show up at her game?”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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