Marvin
Americannoun
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"When we stimulated one bipolar cell, many bipolar cells released neurotransmitters," says Z. Jimmy Zhou, PhD, Marvin L. Sears Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science and principal investigator.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
Our last glimpse of Annie and Hughie shows that they’re pregnant and out of the world-saving business, while Marvin also recommits to his family.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
It will be a shootout from the first bell, a heavyweight version of Marvin Hagler v Tommy Hearns.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
His earliest musical influences were the swooning Motown singers of the ‘50s and ‘60s, including Otis Redding, Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026
Mrs. Marvin sat on the bleacher behind Nancy and George.
From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene
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