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Olivier

American

[oh-liv-ee-ey] / oʊˈlɪv iˌeɪ /

noun

Laurence (Kerr) Baron Olivier of Brighton, 1907–89, English actor and director.

Olivier British

/ əˈlɪvɪˌeɪ /

noun

Laurence ( Kerr ), Baron Olivier of Brighton. 1907–89, English stage, film, and television actor and director: director of the National Theatre Company (1961–73): films include the Shakespeare adaptations Henry V (1944), Hamlet (1948), and Richard III (1956)

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"Olivier Giroud was stood right in front of him, he put it over the defender's head and the rest is history. Captain's performance."

From BBC

But the new system's speed could make it difficult to properly scrutinise new companies, argue campaigners including Olivier Hoedeman of Corporate Europe Observatory.

From Barron's

Her wide vocal range and commanding stage presence were praised by critics and won Scherzinger an Olivier and a Tony Award.

From BBC

Rachel Zegler has been nominated for an Olivier Award, for her leading role in a production of Evita that saw her sing from the London Palladium's outdoor balcony.

From BBC

Olivier Giroud may have led France to 2018 World Cup glory without one but that is not sustainable for a number nine.

From BBC

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