Tharp

American

[thahrp] / θɑrp /

noun

Twyla born 1941, U.S. dancer and choreographer.

Tharp British

/ θɑːp /

noun

Twyla (ˈtwaɪlə). born 1941, US choreographer, whose work fuses classical ballet with modern dance

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Both conditions can involve hyperglycemia, which Tharp notes is becoming a more important risk factor for people with cancer.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026

"We found stark separation between the glycoconjugates of cells cultured in conventional medium versus those cultured in a medium that better reflects the nutrient composition of the human body," said Tharp.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026

Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

“A reasonable consumer would not think that BWW’s boneless wings were truly deboned chicken wings, reconstituted into some sort of Franken-wing,” Tharp said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026

In the drawing-room Beatrix was already giving tea to young Tharp and the Reverend Husell Barter.

From The Country House by John Galsworthy

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