Parsons
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Talcott 1902–79, U.S. sociologist and author.
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Theophilus, 1750–1813, U.S. jurist.
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William, Third Earl of Rosse, 1800–67, Irish astronomer.
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a town in SE Kansas.
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Sir Charles Algernon . 1854–1931, English engineer, who developed the steam turbine
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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)
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Talcott. 1902–79, US sociologist, author of The Structure of Social Action (1937) and The Social System (1951)
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Parsons said that the club would be "undertaking an internal review to ensure that all facts and context are properly understood".
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Other than a statement issued by CEO Phil Parsons on 12 May, Southampton have kept tight-lipped.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
“Chris has got a good head about the world and I think he can appreciate the context in which the Backrooms has arisen beyond just ‘a new fresh IP to touch on,’” Parsons says.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
When he talks, Parsons seems to be unraveling his thoughts as he verbalizes them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
The irritating thing was that in the racket of voices Winston could hardly hear what Parsons was saying, and was constantly having to ask for some fatuous remark to be repeated.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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