Lexell
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Lexell
First recorded in 2000–05; named after Anders Jean Lexell (1740–84), Finnish-born Russian mathematician, who calculated its orbit
Example Sentences
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The showrunner said, “You guys are lucky to have these jobs,” Ms. Lexell remembered.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2020
But like many of the more than 30 assistants interviewed for this article, Ms. Lexell said workers in her position had little or no leverage to negotiate.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2020
During the weeks when the show was not in production, Ms. Lexell said, she resorted to filing for unemployment.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2020
When the studio cut her hours the next season, Ms. Lexell and a colleague approached a showrunner for a raise.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2020
JANSSEN.—An immense irregular enclosure, reminding one of the very similar area, bordered by Walter, Lexell, Hell, &c., in the third quadrant.
From The Moon A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical Features by Thomas Gwyn Elger
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