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Fabian meaning
Pertaining to or reminiscent of Roman general Fabius Maximus, whose tactics against Hannibal during the Second Punic War famously consisted of delaying or avoiding combat, focusing instead on weakening the enemy by cutting off supply lines. | Advocating that social reforms be reached through a series of gradual and moderate stages rather than sudden revolution; specifically, relating to the Fabian Society, a British socialist society advocating reformist socialism. | Cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest.
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Footage from Fabian’s body camera, meanwhile, showed Fabian inspecting a Saturn Outlook parked on the north side of the roadway, records said.
It was attended by JAMB’s Director of Administration, Aliyu Muhammed; Director of Finance, Muktar Bello; Director of Information Communication Technology, Fabian Okoro; and Director of Information, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, among others.
Afolayan says meeting with St Pauli boss Fabian Hurzeler played a key role in his decision to join the club.
Based on last season Kieran Trippier would lead the team out while Fabian Schar and Sven Botman have their slots pretty much secure in the heart of defence.
Bringing back Fabian Moreau is a move that is very likely to happen, as not only will Moreau be very cheap to retain, but there were moments where he played incredibly well last season, especially when Jackson was healthy.
CHIEF Minister Fabian Picardo highlighted the ‘huge effort’ made by Albert Mena to receive the award of Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
Defendants, Fabian Johnson and Donovan Richards reportedly had a disagreement and a fight broke out.
Director Anthony Fabian gets a little clumsy when that path intersects with striking Parisian workers or the movement to democratize high fashion, but the blend mostly works.
Fabian Botcha, also aged 39, of Manor Park Gardens, Edgware, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm on Thursday (March 23).
Fabian highlighted South Korea’s crucial role with regard to the Hungarian economy.
Fabian Mangion, also from Senglea, has every reason to brag about his hometown.
Fabian Plays old Edward, while Alvarez plays young Edward.
Fabian Romero went 3-for-3, with two stolen bases and he scored three runs.
Fabian told the Inquirer in an interview that Fuffy accompanies them daily to their tailoring business and often stays by the window.
Gabriel Martinelli sees his cross turned into the back of his own net by Fabian Schar.
Gregory Fabian portrays Adam Greško in the "Loop For Two" play.
He completed his treble with the aid of a hefty deflection off Fabian Schar.
However, Raymon Reifer, Shamar Springer, and Fabian Allen all contributed with runs for the remainder of the innings, as the Tallawahs scored 72 runs from the final five overs to reach their total.
However, Raymon Reifer, Shamar Springer and Fabian Allen would all contribute with runs for the remainder of the innings, as the Tallawahs scored 72 runs from the final 5 overs to reach 178/7.
However, with the help of Michael McKean and Patrick Fabian, the roles of Howard and Chuck were reversed.