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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1936–1952) and emperor of India (1936–1947). He acceded to the throne when his brother Edward VIII abdicated, and won enormous popularity by his dedication to his duties, especially during World War II.
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- proper noun The
regnal name of the person who wasking of theUnited Kingdom from 1936 to 1952
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun King of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India from 1936 to 1947; he succeeded Edward VIII (1895-1952)
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Examples
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AMANPOUR: Now, in Windsor Castle, where she will be interred, it will be along with her husband, George VI, and right now, the inscription merely reads "George VI," doesn't it?
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The King's Speech, a movie based on the true story of Britain's King George VI and his struggle with a speech impediment, has received 14 British Academy Film Award nominations.
'The King's Speech' Nominated for 14 British Film Awards 2011
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In the meantime, the "What dress will Kate choose?" line of inquiry will be most magnetic for some; others will while the time away debating and handicapping Colin Firth's chances for a Best Actor Oscar by the way, if you'd like to listen to the REAL King's speech... the BBC recording of George VI delivering that address in 1939 can be found here.
Rome Hartman: Kate and William: 100 Days to Go Rome Hartman 2011
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In the meantime, the "What dress will Kate choose?" line of inquiry will be most magnetic for some; others will while the time away debating and handicapping Colin Firth's chances for a Best Actor Oscar by the way, if you'd like to listen to the REAL King's speech... the BBC recording of George VI delivering that address in 1939 can be found here.
Rome Hartman: Kate and William: 100 Days to Go Rome Hartman 2011
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In the meantime, the "What dress will Kate choose?" line of inquiry will be most magnetic for some; others will while the time away debating and handicapping Colin Firth's chances for a Best Actor Oscar by the way, if you'd like to listen to the REAL King's speech... the BBC recording of George VI delivering that address in 1939 can be found here.
Rome Hartman: Kate and William: 100 Days to Go Rome Hartman 2011
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In "The King's Speech" Mr. Firth uses a touching combination of vulnerability and fortitude to play Albert, Duke of York — George VI once he ascends the throne after the abdication of his older brother, Edward VIII.
With Vulnerability and Fortitude David Mermelstein 2011
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The grandson of the speech therapist who helped King George VI deal with his stammer is backing a campaign to protect his legacy from spending cuts.
The King's Speech: spending cuts threaten £765m legacy of speech and language therapy 2011
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In the meantime, the "What dress will Kate choose?" line of inquiry will be most magnetic for some; others will while the time away debating and handicapping Colin Firth's chances for a Best Actor Oscar by the way, if you'd like to listen to the REAL King's speech... the BBC recording of George VI delivering that address in 1939 can be found here.
Rome Hartman: Kate and William: 100 Days to Go Rome Hartman 2011
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Now his widely hailed portrayal of Britain's King George VI in Tom Hooper's "The King's Speech" is garnering similar accolades.
With Vulnerability and Fortitude David Mermelstein 2011
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In the meantime, the "What dress will Kate choose?" line of inquiry will be most magnetic for some; others will while the time away debating and handicapping Colin Firth's chances for a Best Actor Oscar by the way, if you'd like to listen to the REAL King's speech... the BBC recording of George VI delivering that address in 1939 can be found here.
Rome Hartman: Kate and William: 100 Days to Go Rome Hartman 2011
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