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Ryle

American  
[rahyl] / raɪl /

noun

  1. Sir Martin, 1918–84, British astronomer: Nobel Prize in physics 1974.


Ryle British  
/ raɪl /

noun

  1. Gilbert . 1900–76, British philosopher. His works include The Concept of Mind (1949)

  2. Sir Martin . 1918–84, British astronomer, noted for his research on radio astronomy: Astronomer Royal 1972–82; shared the Nobel prize for physics in 1974

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“I think, wrongly so, it has a stereotype for being hard to do,” Ryle says.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

“People aren’t necessarily going out to eat as much,” Ryle adds, “but if they do, they want to make sure they’re going somewhere they know they’re in for a good meal.”

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

“French food really is the cuisine of the moment,” says London chef and “French Classics” author Matthew Ryle.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

Like when Ryle tries to get Lily to take him back.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

George Ryle was standing outside, deliberating as to how he should convey the communication, little thinking it had already been done.

From Trevlyn Hold by Wood, Mrs. Henry