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author

[aw-ther] / ˈɔ θər /


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to write computer programs
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Richard Maddock, senior author of the study, is a psychiatrist and research professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Lindstrom’s wife, author Cheryl Strayed, confirmed the news on Instagram Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Along the way, it names some of the country's biggest cultural figures, including musician Eugene Doga, author Maria Mirabela, and poet Grigore Vieru, who holds a very special place in Satoshi's heart.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The fear of spiders might be in our DNA as “part of the logic of evolution,” the author suggests, but it’s also instilled and reinforced by cultural production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In 1944, Rudensky was released on parole and had a successful career as an author and a businessman.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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