Klein

American

[klahyn] / klaɪn /

noun

Felix 1849–1925, German mathematician.
Melanie, 1882–1960, British psychoanalyst, specialist in treatment of children, born in Austria.

Klein British

/ klaɪn /

noun

Calvin ( Richard ). born 1942, US fashion designer
Melanie. 1882–1960, Austrian psychoanalyst resident in England (from 1926), noted for her work on child behaviour

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Mizuho’s Klein went on to warn that the rally “feels bound to end in tears.”

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

But Mizuho analyst Jordan Klein wrote that semiconductors are feeling a “wee bit overbought,” in a note published Thursday morning.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

A Calvin Klein spokeswoman said the doppelgänger is a coincidence and the photos were taken in November, before “Love Story” aired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But Veeco could be a “compelling” long-term play due to the tools the company offers, according to Klein.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

My family never came back, and neither did Mr. and Mrs. Klein.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

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