Jeffrey
Francis "Lord Jeffrey", 1773–1850, Scottish jurist, editor, and critic.
a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “divine peace.”
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For example, Jeffrey notes that “if nearby galaxies form in an alignment in a strange way due to complex astrophysics, then our lensing results would be misled.”
The most detailed dark-matter map of our universe is weirdly smooth | Neel V. Patel | May 28, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewFor cosmologists, “this would correspond to possibly changing the laws of gravity as described by Einstein,” says Jeffrey.
The most detailed dark-matter map of our universe is weirdly smooth | Neel V. Patel | May 28, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewAuthorities said they recovered 68 big cats, including tigers, lions and ligers, and a jaguar owned by Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe at Tiger King Park in Thackerville, Okla.
Jeffrey noticed her “nice smile” and added, “She’s very pretty.”
Crispy Chicken with Lemon Orzo - the first chicken recipe I’ve made from Modern Comfort Food and a dish I’m sure Jeffrey loves!
Ina Garten Super Fan Is Cooking His Way Through All Her Recipes à la ‘Julie and Julia’ | Jenny G. Zhang | November 9, 2020 | Eater
“I heard Jeffrey was interested in supporting science and I contacted him,” Krauss said.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking | M.L. Nestel | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThese two videos rest atop bookmarked links to The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking | M.L. Nestel | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen we had that meeting in the Caribbean, Jeffrey was holding his own and not only was he a pleasant host, he was pleasant guy.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking | M.L. Nestel | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTTo most of the world, billionaire Jeffrey Epstein is a convicted sex offender and a financial grifter.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking | M.L. Nestel | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST“Jeffrey wanted me to tell you that you looked so pretty,” the female voice said into my disbelieving ear.
I Tried to Warn You About Sleazy Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 | Vicky Ward | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is not easy now to conceive the rage against Jeffrey when the woman was acquitted.
Auld Licht Idylls | J. M. BarrieJeffrey in fact is above all preoccupied with the danger of revolution.
The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3) | Leslie StephenTo this Jeffrey replied (in December 1826) by accepting the position.
The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3) | Leslie StephenMr. Jeffrey's technique was quite adequate for this ingenuous kind of thing.
We are going to-day to Craigcrook (Jeffrey's place), a beautiful spot, which old October has mellowed into his richest tints.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. I (of 3) | George Eliot
British Dictionary definitions for Jeffrey
/ (ˈdʒɛfrɪ) /
Francis, Lord. 1773–1850, Scottish judge and literary critic. As editor of the Edinburgh Review (1803–29), he was noted for the severity of his criticism of the romantic poets, esp Wordsworth
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