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Prokhorov

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[proh-kuh-rawf, -rof, praw-khuh-ruhf] / ˈproʊ kəˌrɔf, -ˌrɒf, ˈprɔ xə rəf /

noun

  1. Aleksandr Mikhailovich 1916–2002, Russian physicist: Nobel Prize 1964.

Example Sentences

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Vadim Prokhorov, the Nemtsov family lawyer, recalls another detail.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2024

On Thursday, he arrived at IK-6 - a maximum security penal colony in the Siberian city of Omsk, his lawyer Vadim Prokhorov said in a Facebook post Sunday.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Vadim Prokhorov said he decided to go after receiving a warning there was "interest" in him.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2023

During Kara-Murza’s trial, Prokhorov twice asked Podoprigorov to recuse himself, to no avail, Russian media reported.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2023

Didn't I give orders for Prokhorov to be here?

From The Inspector-General by Seltzer, Thomas

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