Briggs

[ brigz ]

noun

1. Henry, 1561–1630, English mathematician.

Briggs

/ brɪɡz /

noun

1. BriggsHenry15611631MEnglishSCIENCE: mathematician Henry . 1561–1631, English mathematician: introduced common logarithms

Example Sentences

They reached out to the media, hoping to find anyone who would take an interest in April’s case, and they connected with two local attorneys, Leslie Briggs and Colleen McCarty, who would be instrumental in fighting for April’s freedom.

From Slate

Briggs and McCarty began making a podcast about April’s case, and they collaborated with a coalition of nonprofits across the country to pass a law in Oklahoma to help survivors, including April.

From Slate

Meghan and David Briggs were matched with a boy in Zhengzhou, Henan, in 2020.

From BBC

Mr Briggs said the family made a “wilful choice” to adopt a child who is more vulnerable and less likely to get the specialised care and therapy in an institution in China than with a family in the US.

From BBC

“Such care is a financial and emotional responsibility. We were prepared to offer this care because we view this child as our family,” said Mr Briggs, who himself was adopted from South Korea.

From BBC