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Manu

American  
[man-oo] / ˈmæn u /

noun

Hindu Mythology.
  1. the progenitor and lawgiver of the human race.


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Companies like Swiss company Roche Holding see an opportunity to re-enter the market, Manu Chakravarthy, Roche’s global head of cardiovascular, renal and metabolism product development, said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

During this time, construction of ceremonial "ahu" platforms slowed, Rano Kao became a key ritual center, and a new social system known as "Tangata Manu" emerged.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

Down to the bare bones due to a host of injuries, Roma moved into third thanks to quickfire late goals from Manu Kone and Matias Soule which broke Sassuolo's brave resistance.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Founded 20 years ago by Belgian brothers Manu and Michiel Beers, Tomorrowland has become one of the world's most iconic celebrations of EDM.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

"I had too much stuff to try to carry it all home, so Manu, you know, Manu who be outside straightening up the carts? He told me to just take one and bring it back."

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

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