Sagan
Americannoun
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Carl (Edward), 1934–96, U.S. astronomer and writer.
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Françoise Françoise Quoirez, 1935–2004, French novelist.
noun
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Carl ( Edward ) 1934–96, US astronomer and writer on scientific subjects; presenter of the television series Cosmos (1980)
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Françoise (frã̃swɑːz), original name Françoise Quoirez . 1935–2004, French writer, best-known for the novels Bonjour Tristesse (1954) and Aimez-vous Brahms? (1959)
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He argues that we have yet to meet the standard set by Carl Sagan: “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Sagan studied hotel administration at Cornell University and parlayed his hospitality background into network planning at American.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
The award is named after iconic US scientist Carl Sagan, who brought the universe into people's living rooms in the 20th Century with his 1980 documentary series Cosmos.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
"He truly exemplifies the spirit of the Sagan Prize through the combination of his unique and impactful communication work with his scientific leadership," it added.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
He is the subject of schoolwide speculation, and slight scandal, having once been married to Ms. Sagan, who teaches French.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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