Sagan

[ sey-guhn sa-gahn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Carl (Edward), 1934–96, U.S. astronomer and writer.
Fran·çoise [f, r, ah, n, -, swaz], Françoise Quoirez, 1935–2004, French novelist.

Sagan

/ saɡã̃ /

SaganCarl (Edward)19341996MUSSCIENCE: astronomerWRITING: writer on scientific subjects Carl ( Edward ) 1934–96, US astronomer and writer on scientific subjects; presenter of the television series Cosmos (1980)
SaganFrançoise19352004FFrenchWRITING: writer Françoise (frã̃swɑːz), original name Françoise Quoirez . 1935–2004, French writer, best-known for the novels Bonjour Tristesse (1954) and Aimez-vous Brahms? (1959)

For those like Sagan there are other possible options for immortality.

If we are going to heed Sagan’s warning, however, we must be sure of the true reason for the library’s demise.

From Time

When temps dip later in the afternoon, Sagan likes to move on to something a little stronger.

The original series was as permeated through and through by Sagan, not just on the air, but off as well.

But back when I was 13, Carl Sagan's excellent science and history miniseries was da bomb—and still is.

We did spot a lone journalism degree, earned by Akamai's CEO, Paul Sagan.

As the late Carl Sagan might have said, Trillions upon trillions….

Probably the priestly functions were carried on by a substitute for the high-priest, under the name of Sagan.

I am glad to find that some of my old friends, especially Count Sagan, have not forgotten me,' he said simply.

Madame de Sagan could have answered your question—had you cared to ask it,' the girl said.

Madame de Sagan's blue eyes glanced up into Rallywood's face as her fingers touched his breast.

Madame de Sagan's little trill of laughter was not quite so childish and irresponsible as usual.

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