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Sternberg

American  
[sturn-burg] / ˈstɜrn bɜrg /

noun

  1. George Miller, 1838–1915, U.S. bacteriologist and medical researcher.

  2. Josef von von Sternberg, Josef.


Sternberg British  
/ ˈstɜːnˌbɜːɡ, ˈʃtɜːn- /

noun

  1. See von Sternberg

"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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Robert Sternberg, a professor of psychology at Cornell University, told AFP that IQ tests get "glorified" but are only "moderately" useful in predicting real world outcomes.

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

Sternberg, however, said he sees a strong pipeline ahead, both to back new investments and increase the firm’s position in current investments.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

Sternberg said the firm continues to hold conversations with other potential Fund II backers.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

If Sternberg follows through on his threat, the cities waiting for an MLB expansion process instead could scramble to lure the Rays.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 16, 2024

To Sternberg, practical intelligence includes things like “knowing what to say to whom, knowing when to say it, and knowing how to say it for maximum effect.”

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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