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author

[aw-ther] / ˈɔ θər /


VERB
to write computer programs
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Mr. Shippey is the author of “Laughing Shall I Die: Lives and Deaths of the Great Vikings” and “Beowulf and the North Before the Vikings.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"We were thrilled to discover that a cell's nutrient status, especially its leucine levels, directly impacts energy production," said Dr. Qiaochu Li, first author of the study.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Martin, the author of the Game of Thrones books, cradling a fluffy wolf-like pup in his arms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In both countries, "many of the provinces and states leading coal development are major coal-producing regions", said Christine Shearer, project manager of GEM's Global Coal Plant Tracker and author of the report.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The Greek Pausanias, an ardent traveler, the author of the first guidebook ever written, has a good deal to say about the mythological events reported to have happened in the places he visited.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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