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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Jack Murray and Magnus Mayer each had two hits.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Down to 2 strikes with 2 outs, leave it up to senior Magnus Mayer ’26 to save the day.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
The company had previously planned to split into two separate businesses, one with brands including Heinz, Philadelphia and Kraft Mac & Cheese, and the other company’s portfolio featuring Oscar Mayer, Kraft Singles and Lunchables.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
WBA and WBC light-middleweight champion Mikaela Mayer, also signed by Most Valuable Promotions, watched on from ringside and Cameron confirmed she will face the American next.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 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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