Becker

[ bek-er ]

/ ˈbɛk ər /

noun

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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Example sentences from the Web for becker

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.
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Both books, in their own ways, are trying to take (Boies and Olson) and give (Becker) credit.
How the Tide Turned on Gay Marriage|Michael Signer|June 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But Becker attains much greater depth by interviewing the judge.
How the Tide Turned on Gay Marriage|Michael Signer|June 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I got to give Christian a little lesson in Yiddish-isms,” adds Becker.
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In a recent straw poll among Tea Party supporters in the 8th District, Becker said Boehner received no votes.
With Trouble at Home, Boehner Fights the Right|Patricia Murphy|December 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Awoke and startled by the explosion, Becker's wife and Mrs. Wolston came running towards them.
Willis the Pilot|Johanna Spyri
By 7.30 Becker arrived in person, inquired for Laupepa, was evasively answered, and declared war on the spot.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson
"But there are objections to this arrangement," Mrs. Becker hastily added.
Willis the Pilot|Johanna Spyri
But Becker reserved for himself the extreme expression of this spirit.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson
It was the voice of Miss Becker, who sat opposite to me, that wakened me.
Doctor Therne|H. Rider Haggard

British Dictionary definitions for becker

Becker

/ (ˈbɛkə) /

noun

Boris (ˈbɒrɪs). born 1967, German tennis player: Wimbledon champion 1985, 1986, and 1989: the youngest man ever to win Wimbledon

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