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Calder

American  
[kawl-der] / ˈkɔl dər /

noun

  1. Alexander, 1898–1976, U.S. sculptor; originator of mobiles.


Calder British  
/ ˈkɔːldə /

noun

  1. Alexander. 1898–1976, US sculptor, who originated mobiles and stabiles (moving or static abstract sculptures, generally suspended from wire).

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Solution: a mobile reminiscent of those by Midcentury sculptor Alexander Calder.

From The Wall Street Journal

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From BBC

But Simon Calder says large sporting events do "weird things" to hotel markets, pointing out that during the Paris Olympics last year, he picked up a room for about £50.

From BBC

Travel journalist Simon Calder said it was "terrible news" to lose Blue Islands.

From BBC

Speaking to the BBC, travel expert Simon Calder said most passengers were likely to adapt to digital-only passes but it would prove challenging for others.

From BBC