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Lanier

American  
[luh-neer] / ləˈnɪər /

noun

  1. Sidney, 1842–81, U.S. poet and literary scholar.


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"It was a very surreal experience," says Lanier.

From BBC Mar. 30, 2026

Lanier said the theme of his cases against major corporations is “responsibility and integrity,” or lack of it.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 28, 2026

“You’ve seen the photographs of Atlas with the world on his shoulders — it’s like that weight’s been set aside,” Lanier said.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 28, 2026

Lanier and his wife, Becky Lanier, met in high-school debate class.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 28, 2026

Reverend Lanier wasn’t preaching to the choir, he was preaching for it.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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