Fuchs
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Daniel, 1909–1993, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
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Klaus Emil Julius 1911–88, British physicist and atom spy for the Soviet Union, born in Germany.
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Sir Vivian (Ernest), 1908–1999, British geologist and Antarctic explorer.
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Klaus Emil . (klaus ˈeːmiːl). 1911–88, East German physicist. He was born in Germany, became a British citizen (1942), and was imprisoned (1950–59) for giving secret atomic research information to the Soviet Union
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Sir Vivian Ernest . 1908–99, English explorer and geologist: led the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1955–58)
Example Sentences
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Not long before McCarthy’s speech, the purported Russian spy Alger Hiss was convicted of perjury and atomic physicist Klaus Fuchs was unmasked as a Russian spy embedded in the Los Alamos atomic bomb laboratory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
During the run chase, Fuchs batted at number six, scoring 12 runs off 18 deliveries, including a four and that six as Grindleford triumphed by one wicket.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Mahmood may have been told to go easy on Fuchs, but the Austrian took his chance when faced with a full toss and then jokingly blew a kiss at Mahmood.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
OHB’s Fuchs said Thales Alenia Space—a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo—might no longer be willing to team up with OHB once the project becomes operational.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
The other scientists liked Fuchs and respected his work, but didn’t pay much attention to him.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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