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Wiseman

American

[wahyz-muhn] / ˈwaɪz mən /

noun

Nicholas Patrick Stephen, 1802–65, Irish cardinal and author, born in Spain.

Wiseman British

/ ˈwaɪzmən /

noun

Nicholas Patrick Stephen. 1802–65, British cardinal; first Roman Catholic archbishop of Westminster (1850–65)

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“You can’t help but be nervous,” Commander Wiseman said preflight; the adjustments now seem to have worked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

As Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen got their first look at home from far above, Glover told the world: "Planet Earth, you look beautiful."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Wiseman said he hoped the trip could "have the world pause" to take in the beauty of our planet and universe.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Reid Wiseman also said he'd had very honest conversations with his two daughters about the dangers involved with this endeavour.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Cardinal Wiseman ranged through a great variety of subjects, and touched nothing that he did not adorn, but his style never varied much; from one of his books you can easily judge of all.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.

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