Pearson

[ peer-suhn ]

noun

1. Drew Andrew Russell Pearson, 1897–1969, U.S. journalist.
2. Karl, 1857–1936, English statistician.
3. Lester Bowles [bohlz], 1897–1972, Canadian diplomat and politician: Nobel Peace Prize 1957; prime minister 1963–68.

Pearson

/ ˈpɪəsən /

noun

1. PearsonKarl18571936MBritishSCIENCE: mathematician Karl. 1857–1936, British mathematician, noted for his work in statistics, esp as applied to biological problems
2. PearsonLester B(owles)18971972MCanadianPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Lester B ( owles ). 1897–1972, Canadian Liberal statesman; prime minister (1963–68): Nobel peace prize 1957 for helping to resolve the Suez crisis (1956)

Example Sentences

Essex Police says officers paid Pearson a visit on 10 November to arrange an interview as part of an investigation into alleged incitement to racial hatred, following a complaint from a member of the public.

From BBC

The BBC has contacted Essex Police for a response to Pearson's latest comments.

From BBC

"It is not standard practice to turn up on someone’s doorstep when there is such a minor charge," Pearson told the BBC on Friday.

From BBC

But Pearson told the BBC the tweet did not warrant a home visit.

From BBC

Pearson said she did not think her tweet was wrong, and added: "I won’t censor myself but I will be more watchful in the future."

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