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Lomax

American  
[loh-maks] / ˈloʊ mæks /

noun

  1. John Avery, 1867–1948, and his son, Alan, 1915–2002, U.S. folklorists.


Lomax British  
/ ˈləʊmæks /

noun

  1. Alan. 1915–2002, and his father John Avery (ˈeɪvərɪ) (1867–1948), US folklorists

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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After sending the original book back, Lomax bought herself another copy so she could finally read it.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

"During this time ichthyosaurs are incredibly rare, and Xiphodracon is the most complete individual ever found from there, helping to fill a gap," Dr Lomax said.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

"I thought long and hard about the name," said ichthyosaur expert Dr Dean Lomax, who co-authored authored the paper identifying the skeleton as a new species.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

Lomax went with Clear YOU -1.91%decrease; red down pointing triangle , an identity-verification service that has become ubiquitous in airports over the past decade and a half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

After questioning Lomax, then cautioning him against some things he did not desire, Mr. Muhammad gave his consent.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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