Manson

British

/ ˈmænsən /

noun

Sir Patrick. 1844–1922, British physician, who established that mosquitoes transmit certain parasites responsible for human diseases

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"Long COVID, which can include symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, other cognitive challenges and more, continues to significantly impact people's lives," said Manson.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Garbage singer Shirley Manson described Hogg as "our revered Scottish fashion queen".

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Other former Manson followers, including Charles Denton “Tex” Watson, 79, Robert Kenneth Beausoleil, 77, and Bruce Davis, 82, remain in custody in California state prisons.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

Even lead singer Shirley Manson felt bummed about missing out on Devo and said she expected a much smaller crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

Maybe that's why Park kept laughing, even when they were talking about "Helter Skelter"—which wasn't the Beatles' funniest song, even before Charles Manson got a hold of it.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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