Purcell
Americannoun
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Edward Mills 1912–97, U.S. physicist: Nobel Prize 1952.
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Henry, 1658?–95, English composer.
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Edward Mills. 1912–97, US physicist, noted for his work on the magnetic moments of atomic nuclei: shared the Nobel prize for physics (1952)
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Henry. ?1659–95, English composer, noted chiefly for his rhythmic and harmonic subtlety in setting words. His works include the opera Dido and Aeneas (1689), music for the theatrical pieces King Arthur (1691) and The Fairy Queen (1692), several choral odes, fantasias, sonatas, and church music
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The court had applied Purcell inconsistently across cases, eventually expanding its application to redistricting cases, including Milligan and Callais.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
"Telecom-band QDs with Purcell enhancement can provide high-brightness photons suitable for intercity fiber communication, making them promising candidates for integration into practical QKD systems."
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
Postal Service spokesperson Cathy Purcell recommended that voters mail their ballot a week in advance of when it must be received by election officials to ensure it arrives on time.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Price, 54, of Purcell Close, Grantham, was sentenced to a 12-month suspended prison term at Lincoln Crown Court earlier, having admitted four charges of fraud by false representation.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
Grandma’s next-door neighbor, Mrs. Purcell, has the only wireless in her lane.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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