Becker
[bek-er]
- Carl Lo·tus [loh-tuh s] /ˈloʊ təs/, 1873–1945, U.S. historian.
- George Ferdinand,1847–1919, U.S. scientist and mathematician.
- Howard Paul,1899–1960, U.S. sociologist.
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Contemporary Examples
At the end of their call, the kid told Becker he would still walk over the bridge, but from now on would not look down.
Both books, in their own ways, are trying to take (Boies and Olson) and give (Becker) credit.
But Becker attains much greater depth by interviewing the judge.
“I got to give Christian a little lesson in Yiddish-isms,” adds Becker.
Creating American Hustle’s Sexy, Oscar-Nominated Look: From Pasties to The PlazaMarlow Stern
February 23, 2014
In a recent straw poll among Tea Party supporters in the 8th District, Becker said Boehner received no votes.
Historical Examples
There roomed next to me in our hotel a German from Vienna named Becker.
MemoirsCharles Godfrey Leland
But the noblest testimony was given by Becker, the editor of the German Times.
History of the Moravian ChurchJ. E. Hutton
Mr. Becker was not afraid; his position and duties forbade it.
"Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the SeaMorgan Robertson
Miss Becker waited a few seconds and then picked up the parasol.
Anderson Crow, DetectiveGeorge Barr McCutcheon
One, Miss Becker, in Manchester, has retained her seat ever since.
Becker
- Boris (ˈbɒrɪs). born 1967, German tennis player: Wimbledon champion 1985, 1986, and 1989: the youngest man ever to win Wimbledon
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