Evans

[ev-uhnz]

noun

1. Sir Arthur John, 1851–1941, English archaeologist.

2. Dame Edith, 1888–1976, English actress.

3. Herbert McLean 1882–1971, U.S. embryologist and anatomist.

4. Janet, born 1971, U.S. swimmer.

5. Mary Ann. Eliot, George.

6. Maurice, 1901–1989, U.S. actor and producer, born in England.

7. Oliver, 1755–1819, U.S. inventor: constructed the first high-pressure steam engine in the U.S. 1801?.

8. Robley Dunglison Fighting Bob, 1846–1912, U.S. admiral.

9. Rudulph 1878–1960, U.S. sculptor.

10. Walker, 1903–75, U.S. photographer.

11. William John Bill, 1929–80, U.S. jazz pianist.

12. Mount, a mountain in N central Colorado, in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. 14,264 feet (4,348 meters).

Evans

/ ˈɛvənz /

noun

1. Sir Arthur ( John ). 1851–1941, British archaeologist, whose excavations of the palace of Knossos in Crete provided evidence for the existence of the Minoan civilization

2. Dame Edith ( Mary Booth ). 1888–1976, British actress

3. Sir Geraint ( Llewellyn ). 1922–92, Welsh operatic baritone

4. Herbert McLean. 1882–1971, US anatomist and embryologist; discoverer of vitamin E (1922)

5. Mary Ann. real name of (George) Eliot

6. Oliver. 1755–1819, US engineer: invented the continuous production line and a high-pressure steam engine

7. Walker. 1903–75, US photographer, noted esp for his studies of rural poverty in the Great Depression

Evans

1. American biologist who discovered vitamin E in 1922 and conducted research that led to the discovery of the growth hormone in the pituitary gland.

Example Sentences

“If the people were permitted to go back,” saidresident John Evans, “that would just restart — probably with a vengeance.”

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“We greatly appreciate the support of the Administration, General Motors, and our partners in advancing this vital world-class project,” said Lithium Americas CEO Jonathan Evans.

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"We need to be where the voters are," says Luke Evans a Conservative MP, shadow minister and keen Tik-Toker.

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Wildlife filmmaker Justine Evans is acting as the lead claimant and said she had noticed a "stark decline" in the Wye's condition in recent years.

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Tom Evans, a Yosemite-based photographer who witnessed Miller fall, told Climbing magazine he called 911 after Miller tried to free his bag, which was stuck on a rock.

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