Geddes
Americannoun
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Norman Bel 1893–1958, U.S. industrial and stage designer and architect.
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Sir Patrick, 1854–1932, Scottish biologist, sociologist, and town planner.
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In his illustrated 1932 manifesto “Horizons,” Norman Bel Geddes cast “new design” as a path toward “economy, efficiency, comfort and happiness.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
And that proved the decisive moment as Helm dismissed Ajaz Patel and Tom Scriven skied Naavya Sharma straight up, with captain Ben Geddes taking the winning catch.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Det Sup Brian Geddes said: "Our investigation into the murders of Renee and Andrew MacRae remains ongoing and officers continue to examine all available lines of investigation."
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
Mr Geddes offered to pay for Quinn to stay at a hotel, but it was full.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2024
Geddes resolved to translate Homer, and in the beginning of 1792, published a translation of the first book as a specimen.
From The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume I (of 3) by John Knowles
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