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Smither
Definition:
(n.) Light, fine rain.
(n.) Fragments; atoms; finders.
Example Sentences:
(1) Of the surface antigens identified by radio-iodination, two-dimensional gel analyses showed no similarities between those of Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mansoni, thus providing a basis for the species specificity of these antigens described previously (Simpson, Knight, Hagan, Hodgson, Wilkins & Smithers (1985) Parasitology 90, 499-508).
(2) Using Smithers Medical Alpha Cradle Kits (AC 325) we have been able to achieve individual casts for our physically challenging patients.
(3) The problem of the sloping chest wall in tangential irradiation of the breast or chest wall is solved by a unique modification of the Smithers HS3 thoracic immobilizer.
(4) However, Smithers says the way the panels have been restructured has, in some cases, been arbitrary.
(5) Alan Smithers, a professor at the Centre for Education and Employment Research, University of Buckingham explains what might be behind this change : Why boys are getting more of the top grades The shifting balance seems to be due in part to the A-level reforms of 2010.
(6) Photograph: Susi Smither A meaty, warming robust meal to get you through the last of the cold spring days.
(7) Leading City economist Andrew Smithers, in his important book, The Road to Recovery , argues that the collapse in business investment, weak economic recovery and persistently high government deficit are because UK executives across the board concentrate far too much on short-term share price performance.
(8) No one would argue for a pro bono dentist or doctor: if you want proper professional legal advice, there’s a cost.” The government’s swingeing cuts to the legal aid budget, Smithers argues, approach the problem of how to reform the nation’s justice system in the wrong way.
(9) Smithers said this meant there was a significant change in the nature of the exam cohort, which is why Ofqual was wary of comparing this year's results with last year's.
(10) Smithers said: "Individual schools are likely to be affected differently according to how much they relied on gaming the old system so for some there could be sharp shocks in store."
(11) Smithers said: "The big drop in early entries, reduction in internal assessment, and the switch from GCSE to IGCSE, is likely to mean fewer weaker candidates this year, so prior attainment could be expected to be higher, and hence a rise in GCSE grades could be anticipated.
(12) Its president, Jonathan Smithers, said: “ When a vulnerable person doesn’t have friends or family to represent them during a decision to restrict their liberty, it is vital that person is able to participate in the decision-making process.
(13) Those that relied heavily on "gaming" are more likely to see lower grades, according to Prof Alan Smithers, director of the Centre for Education and Employment Research at the University of Buckingham.
(14) The Guardian’s consumer affairs correspondent, Rebecca Smithers, described the report as a “whitewash” ; financial analyst Louise Cooper accused the CMA of falling to “regulatory capture” – becoming too close to the industry it is supposed to be overseeing.
(15) This included putting pupils in for exams early to give them practice and allow them to identify where youngsters were falling short, Smithers said, adding that some schools also used to be "quite generous in assessing speaking and listening".
(16) Smithers said the new arrangements were likely to favour schools with higher-ability students.
(17) Alan Smithers is a professor at the Centre for Education and Employment Research, University of Buckingham
(18) Our packed out rally showed the widespread support for proper legal aid to stop miscarriages and fight injustice, such as that experienced by the victims of the so called ‘spy cops’, or the Stephen Lawrence family.” Jonathan Smithers, president of the Law Society, which represents solicitors across England and Wales, said: “[We are] pleased that the lord chancellor has listened and recognised that the current situation is untenable.
(19) A retweet: Fuck me it's Mr Burns and Smithers #selectcommittee November 7, 2013 Nate R (@NatesLAlife) “ @GuardianUS : What was the first tweet you ever sent?
(20) Most people will opt not to – a situation Smithers says is reducing consumer choice.