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Evans
[ ev-uhnz ]
noun
- Sir Arthur John, 1851–1941, English archaeologist.
- Dame Edith, 1888–1976, English actress.
- Herbert Mc·Lean [m, uh, -, kleyn], 1882–1971, U.S. embryologist and anatomist.
- Janet, born 1971, U.S. swimmer.
- Mary Ann. Eliot, George.
- Maurice, 1901–1989, U.S. actor and producer, born in England.
- Oliver, 1755–1819, U.S. inventor: constructed the first high-pressure steam engine in the U.S. 1801?.
- Rob·ley Dun·gli·son [rob, -lee , duhng, -gl, uh, -s, uh, n], Fighting Bob, 1846–1912, U.S. admiral.
- ·ܱ [roo, -duhlf], 1878–1960, U.S. sculptor.
- Walker, 1903–75, U.S. photographer.
- William John Bill, 1929–80, U.S. jazz pianist.
- Mount, a mountain in N central Colorado, in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. 14,264 feet (4,348 meters).
Evans
/ ˈɛəԳ /
noun
- EvansSir Arthur (John)18511941MBritishHISTORY: archaeologist Sir Arthur ( John ). 1851–1941, British archaeologist, whose excavations of the palace of Knossos in Crete provided evidence for the existence of the Minoan civilization
- EvansEdith (Mary Booth), Dame18881976FBritishTHEATRE: actress Dame Edith ( Mary Booth ). 1888–1976, British actress
- EvansSir Geraint (Llewellyn)19221992MWelshMUSIC: operatic baritone Sir Geraint ( Llewellyn ). 1922–92, Welsh operatic baritone
- EvansHerbert McLean18821971MUSMEDICINE: anatomistSCIENCE: embryologist Herbert McLean. 1882–1971, US anatomist and embryologist; discoverer of vitamin E (1922)
- Mary Ann. real name of (George) Eliot
- EvansOliver17551819MUSTECHNOLOGY: engineer Oliver. 1755–1819, US engineer: invented the continuous production line and a high-pressure steam engine
- EvansWalker19031975MUSARTS AND CRAFTS: photographer Walker. 1903–75, US photographer, noted esp for his studies of rural poverty in the Great Depression
Evans
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- American biologist who discovered vitamin E in 1922 and conducted research that led to the discovery of the growth hormone in the pituitary gland.
Example Sentences
Barkley joined host Sean Evans on the latest episode of First We Feast's popular YouTube series, which premiered on April 3.
Jayne Evans has completed four years at medical school in London - but says she is still being left in the dark about where her first permanent NHS position will be.
“This is a good time for me to check the exits just so I know…If I do need to go, understand that I’m not playing,” Hart warned host Sean Evans.
Wales cabinet secretary for economy, energy and planning, Rebecca Evans, said tariffs were "a matter for UK government" but added the Welsh government was concerned about the potential impact.
The committee took evidence from Transport Secretary Ken Skates and Economy Secretary Rebecca Evans but it said it was "unclear" which minister was responsible for dealing with the crisis.
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