Stanford

American  

[stan-ferd] / ˈstæn fərd /

noun

1. (Amasa) Leland, 1824–93, U.S. railroad developer, politician, and philanthropist: governor of California 1861–63; senator 1885–93.

2. a male given name.

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Stanford British  

/ ˈstænfəd /

noun

1. Sir Charles ( Villiers ). 1852–1924, Anglo-Irish composer and conductor, who as a teacher at the Royal College of Music had much influence on the succeeding generation of composers: noted esp for his church music, oratorios, and cantatas

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Stanford

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have identified a naturally occurring molecule that could lead to a new generation of weight loss medications.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

The Stanford team decided to approach the problem differently.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

“Probably the worst kickoff day I’ve had since last year,” said Karty, who until this week had been back at his alma mater, Stanford, working on his kicks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

His family and friends descended on the Stanford hospital where he lay unconscious, and his mother grasped his hand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

I go to the Stanford website, find a directory of undergraduates and lickety-split, I find his email.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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