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King-Smith

British  
/ ˈkɪŋˈsmɪθ /

noun

  1. Ronald Gordon , known as Dick. 1922–2011, British writer for children; his numerous books include The Sheep Pig (1984) and the Sophie series

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"The reactome could change the way we think about organic chemistry," said Dr Emma King-Smith from Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory, the paper's first author.

From Science Daily Jan. 15, 2024

For a time, Murugan seems to be working in the stable of Dick King-Smith, who gave us the children’s classic “Babe the Gallant Pig.”

From Washington Post Nov. 25, 2019

Soojian then called police to report a break-in had occurred and that neighbors tied up King-Smith.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 7, 2017

The script is based on “The Sheep-Pig,” a children’s book by Dick King-Smith, and was adapted for the screen by Chris Noonan, the film’s director, and George Miller, its producer.

From The New Yorker Dec. 22, 2016

A memorial service has taken place in South Gloucestershire to celebrate the life of the best-selling children's author Dick King-Smith.

From BBC Jan. 18, 2011

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