Penrose

British

/ ˈpɛnrəʊz /

noun

Sir Roger. born 1931, British mathematician and theoretical physicist, noted for his investigation of black holes

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Penrose Scientific

/ pĕn′rōz′ /

British mathematical astronomer and physicist who worked with Stephen Hawking to explain the physics of black hole formation. He is also known for his theories on artificial intelligence.

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Recognizing the group’s potential, Roth invited the Souls to record and, in March 2022, released their single “Can I Call You Rose?” on his new imprint, Penrose Records.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2024

Speaking at an event in Copenhagen, Chris Penrose, global head of business development for telco at Nvidia, predicted further growth in the sector.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2024

The couple, Jon and Carie Hallford, who owned Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado Springs and Penrose, Colo., face 15 federal fraud charges, according to an indictment filed in U.S.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

The funeral home, which was based in Colorado Springs and used a building in nearby Penrose where the bodies were found as a mortuary, was first licensed in 2017.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

"No, my lord. A different matter. Ser Cortnay Penrose is dead. Storm's End has opened its gates to Stannis Baratheon."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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