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Petrosian

British  
/ pɪˈtrəʊʒən /

noun

  1. Tigran (tiɡˈran). 1929–84, Soviet chess player; world champion (1963–69)

"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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Russian figure skaters Adeliia Petrosian and Petr Gumennik were cleared to compete with neutral status in Milan and both finished sixth in their events.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

But instead Petrosian was left stony faced, and she exited the stage quickly when it was confirmed she had missed the podium.

From BBC Feb. 19, 2026

Once she held court with Russian reporters, including one dressed as Michael Jackson himself, complete with red sequined top and silver gloves, Petrosian took a single question in English.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 18, 2026

She was not selected for the Milan-Cortina Olympics but Petrosian, 18, is considered among the favourites for gold.

From Barron's Feb. 5, 2026

Petrosian was a guest there when he played in the international tournament in Bamberg in 1968, and players from throughout Europe often stayed there on holiday.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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