Langer

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/ ˈlæŋ ər /

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noun

Susanne (Knauth)

[knout], /knaʊt/, 1895–1985, U.S. philosopher.

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Words nearby Langer

langar, langbeinite, Lange, langeel, Langenbeck's triangle, Langer, langered, Langerhans, Langerhans cell, Langerhans granule, Langerhans islets

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How to use Langer in a sentence

Maymin and Langer quizzed them on a bunch of questions measuring 22 cognitive biases that scientists have established.
A Simple Way to Reduce Cognitive Bias - Facts So Romantic|Jim Davies|February 12, 2021|Nautilus
It’s encouraging to know that merely paying attention to the details of your environment, what Langer calls “active noticing,” can make you a little more rational.
A Simple Way to Reduce Cognitive Bias - Facts So Romantic|Jim Davies|February 12, 2021|Nautilus
Langer says one major way political leaders can ensure an energy transition is by providing consistent subsidies to solar and wind.
Solar power got cheap. So why aren’t we using it more?|Ula Chrobak|January 28, 2021|Popular-Science
Langer says this is especially true for the state-regulated monopolies that supply power in about half of US states.
Solar power got cheap. So why aren’t we using it more?|Ula Chrobak|January 28, 2021|Popular-Science

When I asked Langer what about the class worked for him, he told me, “Without the forum of minds in that class, the company would not have developed into what it is today.”
Innovation just isn’t happening over Zoom|matthewheimer|December 17, 2020|Fortune
Gary Langer et al. (2004): The American Sex Survey: A Peek Beneath the Sheets.
Fat Men Last Longer in Bed|Anneli Rufus|September 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The Thieves of Manhattanby Adam Langer Langer turns his dark humor on the warped world of modern publishing.
This Week's Hot Reads|The Daily Beast|July 21, 2010|DAILY BEAST
An' forby, we dinna ken but what Mysie micht hae been better if she had never been near it, or worse if she had stayed langer.
The Underworld|James C. Welsh
I beg that you will take this matter seriously, Herr Langer.
The Secret Witness|George Gibbs
That wad jist mak it 'maist impossible for even her to forgie you or me aither ony langer!
Salted With Fire|George MacDonald
From the title only Mr. Langer judged that it might be an acceptable present to his friend—and he judged rightly.
Memoirs of My Life and Writings|Edward Gibbon
But I hope old Slowpoke Langer and his dray come along before that.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High|Leslie W. Quirk

British Dictionary definitions for Langer (1 of 2)

langer

/ (ˈlæŋə) /

noun Irish slang

another word for penis

derogatory a disagreeable person

Word Origin for langer

C20: possibly from lanyard

British Dictionary definitions for Langer (2 of 2)

Langer

/ (ˈlæŋə) /

noun

Bernhard (ˈbɛrnhart). born 1957, German professional golfer: won the US Masters Championship (1985, 1993)

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