Pearson
Americannoun
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Drew Andrew Russell Pearson, 1897–1969, U.S. journalist.
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Karl, 1857–1936, English statistician.
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Lester Bowles 1897–1972, Canadian diplomat and politician: Nobel Peace Prize 1957; prime minister 1963–68.
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Karl. 1857–1936, British mathematician, noted for his work in statistics, esp as applied to biological problems
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Lester B ( owles ). 1897–1972, Canadian Liberal statesman; prime minister (1963–68): Nobel peace prize 1957 for helping to resolve the Suez crisis (1956)
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In a statement confirming the delay, a spokesperson for Pearson apologised "unreservedly" for the disruption, and thanked its markers who had been affected by the technical problems.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Pearson said its delivery of GCSE, A-level and other qualification results would be unaffected.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
In it, Pearson delivered an opening monologue about his desire to quit dancing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
A summary of the panel's decision said the panel "concluded in a finely balanced decision" that Pearson met the test for release.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
When Johnson read this, he asked Pearson to meet him at Camp David, the presidential retreat in rural Maryland.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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