Parsons

American  

[pahr-suhnz] / ˈpɑr sənz /

noun

1. Talcott 1902–79, U.S. sociologist and author.

2. Theophilus, 1750–1813, U.S. jurist.

3. William, Third Earl of Rosse, 1800–67, Irish astronomer.

4. a town in SE Kansas.

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Parsons British  

/ ˈpɑːsənz /

noun

1. Sir Charles Algernon . 1854–1931, English engineer, who developed the steam turbine

2. Gram, real name Cecil Connor. 1946–73 US country-rock singer and songwriter; founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers (1968–70), he later released the solo albums G.P. (1973) and Grievous Angel (1974)

3. Talcott. 1902–79, US sociologist, author of The Structure of Social Action (1937) and The Social System (1951)

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“The best Paralympic Games,” Parsons said of his 2028 expectations, “ever.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

Parsons echoed those feelings at last week's fans' forum but has urged the club to move on, revealing that Eckert has now been asked to "focus on football".

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Sales of the British news and entertainment magazine are down on average 20% year on year in weeks where heatwaves have been declared, Catherine Parsons said.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Parsons said he speaks frequently with Bay, who has been hands-on in running Angel City.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

“A spanner,” said Mrs. Parsons, immediately becoming in-vertebrate.

From "1984" by George Orwell