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Manchester School

American

noun

a school of economists in England in the first half of the 19th century, devoted to free trade and the repeal of the Corn Law, led by Richard Cobden and John Bright.

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A graduate of Manchester School of Art and Apollo Painting School Fallon said it was "a very proud moment".

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

Prof Kevin Singh, head of the Manchester School of Architecture, explains modern building techniques mean many of an architect's ideas are possible to construct, though there are limitations.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

Both men worked for Applied ABC, a contracted provider for the Manchester School District.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

That was true of the record of Purcell's "Nymphs and Shepherds", made by the Manchester School Children's Choir in 1929.

From The Guardian • Jul. 9, 2011

To domestic and foreign policy alike the Manchester School gave a tone which they had never possessed before.

From A Short History of English Liberalism by Blease, Walter Lyon

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