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Newlands

British  
/ ˈnjuːləndz /

noun

  1. John Alexander. 1838–98, British chemist: classified the elements in order of their atomic weight, noticing similarities in every eighth and thus discovering his law of octaves

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In Washington, attorney David Sobel last month sued to find out how the interpretive sign about Senator Francis Griffith Newlands was removed from the fountain near his home.

From Barron's ● May 17, 2026

Constellation’s results came as board member Nicholas Fink prepares to succeed Bill Newlands as its next CEO on April 13.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026

“We expect consumers will continue to navigate a shifting macroeconomic environment,” Chief Executive Bill Newlands said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

Dorothy Newlands of Lauriston chairs the Scottish Castles Association which was set up to promote their conservation and restoration.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026

The government was under pressure from its supporters in the surrounding areas of Westdene and Newlands, which were comparatively poor white areas.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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