Tizard

British

/ ˈtɪzɑːd /

noun

Sir Henry ( Thomas ). 1885–1959, British chemist and scientific administrator, who specialized in the military application of science and backed the development of radar

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Prop George has not played for Saracens since the start of April, while lock Hugh Tizard makes his first start in three games.

From BBC • May 12, 2023

Tizard faces strong competition for a spot in the 23-man matchday squad with Maro Itoje, Jonny Hill, David Ribbans and Alex Coles all options at lock.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2022

Saracens' uncapped second row Hugh Tizard and Sale prop Bevan Rodd are in a 26-player England squad to prepare to face South Africa on Saturday.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2022

In 1949, Tizard wrote a remarkable memorandum, concerned with the pointless endeavour to build an “independent” nuclear deterrent.

From The Guardian • Jun. 21, 2016

Their figure of £ 1 million was forwarded to Henry Thomas Tizard, the Oxford University chemistry don spearheading his country’s scientific effort in the war.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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