Radek

American

[rah-dek, rah-dyik] / ˈrɑ dɛk, ˈrɑ dyɪk /

noun

Karl 1885–1939?, Russian writer and politician.

Radek British

/ rɑdjɪk /

noun

Karl ( Bernhardovich ), original name Karl Sobelsohn . 1885–?1939, Soviet politician and journalist who was secretary of Comintern (1920–24). He was accused of treason (1937) and probably died in a labour camp

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Example Sentences

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An own goal from Robins goalkeeper Radek Vitek after George Thomason's corner struck the post wrapped up the points.

From Barron's

In addition, United also decided to loan highly-rated 21-year-old Radek Vitek to Bristol City.

From BBC

Veteran Tom Heaton has signed a one-year contract, so Amorim has experienced cover, while 21-year-old Radek Vitek and 19-year-old Elyh Harrison are very highly rated at Old Trafford and have just started loan spells at Bristol City and Shrewsbury respectively.

From BBC

Andre Onana's pre-season hamstring issue gives Amorim an opportunity to assess his goalkeeping options but, in truth, unless 21-year-old Radek Vitek steps up, the choice will be to stick or twist with the Cameroon international given Altay Bayindir was given his chance at the end of last season and failed to impress.

From BBC

Radek Ladczuk’s psychedelic camerawork loves dramatic zooms and lenses that make bodies blend and distort, underscoring how easily someone can slide from comfortable to wretched, and the grandly mystical soundtrack by François Tétaz is wonderful, even if it uses enough wind chimes to summon Poseidon.

From Los Angeles Times

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