Mommsen

American

[mom-suhn, mawm-zuhn] / ˈmɒm sən, ˈmɔm zən /

noun

Theodor 1817–1903, German classical historian: Nobel Prize in literature 1902.

Mommsen British

/ ˈmɔmzən /

noun

Theodor (ˈteːodoːr). 1817–1903, German historian, noted esp for The History of Rome (1854–56): Nobel prize for literature 1902

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Example Sentences

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"They had to win because they know how difficult this group will be to get through," Mommsen told Sky Sports.

From BBC

The bill is sponsored by state Rep. Norlin Mommsen, a Republican who represents a rural district in eastern Iowa.

From Washington Times

That was followed on Thursday by the destroyer Wayne E. Meyer, challenging restrictions on passage through the Paracel Islands – which are occupied by China, Mommsen said.

From Fox News

Reann Mommsen confirmed the operation, saying it was conducted “to challenge excessive maritime claims and preserve access to the waterways as governed by international law.”

From Fox News

Reann Mommsen, a spokeswoman for the Navy’s Seventh Fleet, confirmed the denial in an email and referred further questions to the Chinese government.

From New York Times

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