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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

Inmates assigned to SHU units who want to leave must participate in a four-year program, during which they remain in the units, but gradually earn more privileges, Stainer said.

From Reuters Feb. 13, 2014

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

These works show the diligent zeal with which Stainer laboured in his studies of the Italian masters.

From The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators by George Hart

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