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Fischer

American  
[fish-er] / ˈfɪʃ ər /

noun

  1. Edwin, 1886–1960, Swiss pianist.

  2. Emil 1852–1919, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1902.

  3. Ernst Otto, 1918–2007, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1973.

  4. Hans 1881–1945, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1930.

  5. Robert James Bobby, 1943–2008, U.S. chess player.


Fischer British  
/ ˈfɪʃər /

noun

  1. Emil Hermann (ˈeːmiːl ˈhɛrman). 1852–1919, German chemist, noted particularly for his work on synthetic sugars and the purine group: Nobel prize for chemistry 1902

  2. Ernst Otto . 1918–94, German chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry in 1973 with Geoffrey Wilkinson for his work on inorganic complexes

  3. Hans (hans). 1881–1945, German chemist, noted particularly for his work on chlorophyll, haemin, and the porphyrins: Nobel prize for chemistry 1930

  4. Robert James , known as Bobby . 1943–2008, US chess player; world champion 1972–75

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"Even a modest increase in forecast confidence a day earlier can provide more usable preparation time for communities in a storm's path," Fischer said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer, herself a cattle rancher, said lowering grocery prices cannot come “at the expense of American producers.”

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

"Love you lots," wrote Fischer, who herself overcame cancer in 2024.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Lee Kirk wrote and directed this coming-of-age film starring Mason Thames, Jenna Fischer, Mckenna Grace, Angela Kinsey and Fred Armisen, which was also produced by three members of Green Day.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Fischer has not lost a game in an American tournament since 1957.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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