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Radcliffe

[rad-klif]

noun

  1. Ann (Ward), 1764–1823, English writer of Gothic romances.



Radcliffe

/ ˈrædklɪf /

noun

  1. Ann . 1764–1823, British novelist, noted for her Gothic romances The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794) and The Italian (1797)

  2. Paula ( Jane ). born 1973, British athlete, winner of the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005), gold medalist in the marathon at the World Championships (2005), and European record holder for the 10,000m.

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And inspired by former Team GB runner Paula Radcliffe, personal trainer Sophie Carter ran a marathon while 31 weeks pregnant - saying it gave her "peace of mind."

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The loopy biopic satire starred Daniel Radcliffe and earned Yankovic an Emmy nomination for his writing.

She died at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford two days later.

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A number of props from the Harry Potter film series are also up for auction, including the Platform 9 ¾ sign, which could sell for up to £30,000, and Daniel Radcliffe's wand as Harry Potter from the scenes in the Prisoner Of Azkaban.

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Cooper, a 12-time Oscar nominee, also takes a supporting role in the film, with a cast that includes Andra Day, Sean Hayes, Ciarán Hinds and Amy Sedaris alongside stand-up comedians Chloe Radcliffe, Jordan Jensen and Reggie Conquest.

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