Mayer
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Julius Robert von 1814–78, German physicist.
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Louis B(urt) 1885–1957, U.S. motion-picture producer, born in Russia.
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Maria Goeppert 1906–72, U.S. physicist, born in Poland: Nobel Prize 1963.
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Julius Robert von (ˈjuːliʊs ˈroːbɛrt fɔn). 1814–78, German physicist whose research in thermodynamics (1842) contributed to the discovery of the law of conservation of energy
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Louis B ( urt ). 1885–1957, US film producer, born in Russia; founder and first head (1924–48) of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) film company
Example Sentences
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Mayer was the more imposing figure early on, but Cameron played counterpuncher until she could get onto the front foot.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Mayer was unable to get in behind her jab for long periods and was bleeding and breathing heavily by round six.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Among the 21 newlyweds that year were Amber Carroll Tyrell and Josh Mayer, who had been looking at a wedding costing upward of $50,000 when they saw the $350 price tag at Outside Lands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Mayer said the classification is not automatically improper under federal law.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
Katherine’s office mate, John Mayer, had jumped ship for the new endeavor a week after it was created, in November 1958.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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