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Stainer

British  
/ ˈsteɪnə /

noun

  1. Sir John . 1840–1901, British composer and organist, noted for his sacred music, esp the oratorio The Crucifixion (1887)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“There were really stark differences,” said Ms. Stainer, 45, a licensed practical nurse.

From New York Times ● Jun. 10, 2023

Where Stainer opts to add a diminished chord to “Glory,” Willcocks instead chooses the more symbolically rich “Word.”

From New York Times ● Dec. 21, 2022

Group therapy is also available, but prisoners must sit in individual enclosures called "treatment modules," Stainer said.

From Reuters ● Oct. 10, 2013

The co-chairmen of the Classic Brit awards committee, Dickon Stainer and Barry McCann, said they were "absolutely delighted" to be honouring his "outstanding talent".

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2013

He was followed in his office by Mr. William Stainer, who had hitherto been known as a baker, living in the house which is now Mr. James Godwin’s. 

From Old Times at Otterbourne by Charlotte Mary Yonge

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