Hirst

British

/ hɜːst /

noun

Damien. born 1965, British artist, noted esp for his works featuring dead animals preserved in tanks of formaldehyde, and for his 2007 sculpture, For the Love of God , a human skull encrusted with flawless diamonds

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Hirst said she would love to see school uniforms free for all children, but welcomed the government changes as a step in the right direction.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Hirst said the charity had provided uniforms to between 100 and 200 customers in the past week.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

It seems likely Clarke will go with the same system against Brazil, but there could be a personnel change with Dykes, Shankland, Ross Stewart and George Hirst competing with Adams to lead the line.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Mr. Hirst is former executive vice president of Delta Air Lines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

Only one day more," cried Patty Hirst, surveying with deep interest the large new box which stood by the side of the chest of drawers in her bedroom; "just one day!

From The Nicest Girl in the School A Story of School Life by Arthur A. Dixon

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