Lockyer

American

[lok-yer] / ˈlɒk jər /

noun

Sir Joseph Norman, 1836–1920, English astronomer and author.

Lockyer British

/ ˈlɒkjə /

noun

Sir Joseph Norman. 1836–1920, English astronomer: a pioneer in solar spectroscopy, he was the first to observe helium in the sun's atmosphere (1868)

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Two years on from suffering his cardiac arrest, Lockyer returned to football with Bristol Rovers.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

London Broncos, who are subject to Australian investment with Kangaroos legend Darren Lockyer among their backers, missed out on a place in the recently expanded Super League for next season.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025

For the first time, Lockyer was told it was standard practice for away team medics to brief their home counterparts on any issues with players.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2025

“I was one of several who thought there should be a counterpoint,” Lockyer said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2025

The most famous Supreme Court decision upholding mandatory minimum sentences is Lockyer v.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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