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author

[aw-ther] / ˈɔ θər /


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to write computer programs
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Argentine author Samanta Schweblin, 48, could be one such pick, literary critic Lina Kalmteg told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Geraint Anderson, a former London banker-turned author, said he was assessed by a clinical psychologist who told him he may have had "situational psychopathy" in order to succeed in the cut-throat corporate world.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The author himself was conflicted about her, writing Cathy as a dangerous beauty incapable of empathy in his book, yet expressing how dear she was to him in letters to his editor, Pascal Covici.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

"One way to picture it is that the current "twists" the phase of the coherent quantum state of the superconductor, rather like winding a spring," explains Eryin Wang, lead author of the study.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Three times Sammy drove past the water tower on St. Catherine’s Island to make sure that no one was lying in wait to apprehend the author of the blackmail note.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

Dr. Pietras and Dr. Craig T. Jordan are both co-lead authors of the study.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

In “An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles,” authors David Gebhard and Robert Winter suggest that the ornate ends of the bridge “cry out for sculptured saints.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The authors of this work are Parnian Ghapandar Kashani and Dr. Shiqi Chen, who contributed equally, and Professor Aydogan Ozcan.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

Among her tasks: wiring acclaimed authors for sound before they go on stage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

But it is not permissible that the authors of devastation should also be innocent.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin

During the February meeting, Horvath, who authored the initial motion, said that binding arbitration would promote transparency and push the sides to reach a deal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Susan Spence, chair of the ISM manufacturing business survey, who authored the report, said in an interview that she’s “starting to see warning signs” that customers are not spending money on orders.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

"Her grandfather was a Pentecostal preacher, and she grew up singing in that church, and always spoke very clearly about her faith," Hubbs, who authored the book "Rednecks, Queers, and Country Music," told AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Little, who authored policy documents regarding underground critical infrastructure, external during the 1990s, adds, "It became obvious rather quickly that you can't put everything underground."

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

As assistant editorial page editor of The Emory Wheel, he authored scores of commentaries.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

His career accomplishments include founding the National Museum of African American History and Culture and authoring numerous books, including one on the NMAAHC's creation.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

The artists credited with creating Franklin and authoring his books did not respond to requests from the BBC for comment.

From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025

He ultimately rose to the level of chess grandmaster — the highest ranking possible — while authoring a series of strategy books and eventually appealing to a new generation of chess enthusiasts through social media.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2025

He led the major leagues in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage in 2025, all while authoring his fourth 50-homer campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025

To be sure, men and women have long been authoring their own content, beginning with drawings on cave walls up through Gutenberg and the typewriter.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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