Michener

American  

[mish-ner, mich-uh-ner, mich-ner] / ˈmɪʃ nər, ˈmɪtʃ ə nər, ˈmɪtʃ nər /

noun

1. (Daniel) Roland, 1900–91, Canadian public official and diplomat: governor general 1967–74.

2. James A(lbert), 1907–97, U.S. novelist.

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Example Sentences

Before you attempt an overhead sport or weight lifting move — or as a general gauge of how well your shoulder is functioning — try a simple three-part test for shoulder mobility, Dr. Michener said.

From New York Times

“James Michener had just published his book ‘Fires of Spring,’” she said in a 2012 interview with Windy City Times, the L.G.B.T.Q. publication in Chicago.

From New York Times

Conservative policymakers are often more responsive to national Republican politics than local concerns, said Jamila Michener, author of the book “Fragmented Democracy: Medicaid, Federalism and Unequal Politics.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Embedded in tenant organizing are deeper questions about the structure of our political economy,” said Jamila Michener, a professor of government and public policy at Cornell who has studied tenant organizations.

From New York Times

Home life was devoted to children and grandchildren and a reading list that included James Michener as well as books about famous court trials.

From Los Angeles Times