Schlesinger

[ shles-in-jer, shley-zing-er ]

/ ˈʃlɛs ɪn dʒər, ˈʃleɪ zɪŋ ər /

noun

Arthur Mei·er

[mahy-er] /ˈmaɪ ər/, 1888–1965, U.S. historian.

his sonArthur Meier, Jr.,1917–2007, U.S. historian and writer.

John Richard,1926–2003, English film director.

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Example sentences from the Web for schlesinger

Schlesinger said he was not familiar with studies showing health spending growing at historically low rates.
GOP Shies Away From Obamacare Repeal|Kaiser Health News|August 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Throughout, we see Schlesinger navigating the blurry lines of historian, participant, observer, and observee.
The Man with the President’s Ear, Arthur Schlesinger Jr. and JFK|Ted Widmer|October 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
As long as Congresses and Presidents exasperate each other, Schlesinger will have an audience, and an afterlife.
The Man with the President’s Ear, Arthur Schlesinger Jr. and JFK|Ted Widmer|October 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Schlesinger spends his time sculpting—and several ceramic works can now be seen alongside the photographs in his new show.
Peter Schlesinger, David Hockney’s Muse, Shows New Works in L.A.|Isabel Wilkinson|January 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST

As Hockney was constantly painting and drawing, Schlesinger was constantly posing.
Peter Schlesinger, David Hockney’s Muse, Shows New Works in L.A.|Isabel Wilkinson|January 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Overburdened with such feelings as these, a few days later he entered the music shop of Schlesinger.
Wagner as I Knew Him|Ferdinand Christian Wilhelm Praeger
Dr. Schlesinger closed his eyes and appeared to fall into a light slumber.
Do the Dead Return?|Anonymous
Schlesinger thought the demand exorbitant, and offered two hundred and twenty thalers , which Weber accepted.
Musical Myths and Facts, Volume II (of 2)|Carl Engel
Schlesinger came to his aid once more, and took from him several articles for the Gazette Musicale.
Richard Wagner His Life and His Dramas|W. J. Henderson
If Schlesinger has brought you the Quartet (the first), pray stand on no ceremony, for it is clear he means to pay.
Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826 Vol. 2|Lady Wallace

British Dictionary definitions for schlesinger

Schlesinger

/ (ˈʃlɛzɪŋə) /

noun

John (Richard). 1926–2003, British film and theatre director. Films include Billy Liar (1963), Midnight Cowboy (1969), Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971), and Eye for an Eye (1995)

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