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nimbus

[nim-buhs] / ˈnɪm bəs /


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A montage shows Harry arriving at the magical school, receiving his wand and Nimbus broom and meeting his new classmates, including Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Boston-based drug-discovery firm Nimbus Therapeutics has been experimenting with Nova to help the company discover molecules that could become future medicines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The change follows an update by the disability access card provider Nimbus, which is recognised by many attractions and events.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Eli Lilly LLY 1.90%increase; green up pointing triangle and Nimbus Therapeutics have entered into a multi-year collaboration and exclusive licensing agreement to develop an oral treatment for obesity and other metabolic diseases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

“It’s not any old broomstick,” he said, “it’s a Nimbus Two Thou-sand. What did you say you’ve got at home, Malfoy, a Comet Two Sixty?”

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling




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