Breuer
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Josef 1842–1925, Austrian neurologist: pioneer in psychoanalytic techniques.
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Marcel Lajos 1902–81, Hungarian architect and furniture designer, in the U.S. after 1937.
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Josef (ˈjoːzɛf). 1842–1925, Austrian physician: treated the mentally ill by hypnosis
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Marcel Lajos (mɑːˈsɛl ˈlɔjoʃ). 1902–81, US architect and furniture designer, born in Hungary. He developed bent plywood and tubular metal furniture and designed the UNESCO building in Paris (1953–58)
Example Sentences
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"We can call it a wake-up call," says Breuer.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Breuer says Germany currently has 182,000 service personnel under arms.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
General Carsten Breuer is a man in a hurry.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Breuer told the students that strength was the way to maintain peace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Breuer bent down and wrapped the handkerchief around the boy’s knee, knotting it gently with firm, practiced hands.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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