Grierson

/ ˈɡrɪəsən /

noun

1. GriersonJohn18981972MScottishFILMS AND TV: director John. 1898–1972, Scottish film director. He coined the noun documentary, of which genre his Industrial Britain (1931) and Song of Ceylon (1934) are notable examples

Example Sentences

Mr. Grierson was, perhaps, the ablest witness before Parliamentary Committees the railway service ever had, which is saying much.

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"Sammy Grierson failed," broke in Robert again, too full of his success to contain himself.

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"The projection of these lightning-rays would seem to indicate they are machines," offered General Grierson hopefully.

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"Miss Grierson—she's your companion—knows what's what about clothes," continued Barney to Maggie.

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Miss Grierson was a large, flat-backed woman who was on the descending slope of middle age.

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