Definition of nelson
: a wrestling hold marked by the application of leverage against an opponent's arm, neck, and head — compare full nelson, half nelson
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Photo: mike nelson/EPA/Shutterstock Bob Raymer, a senior engineer at the California Building Industry Association, said the trade group would have preferred California hold off a few more years on the solar mandate.
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Admission is free but tickets must be reserved at nelson-atkins-org.
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In the meantime Mr Ghani is seeking to free Afghan politics from the half-nelson of strongmen.
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In February, nelson was ahead of Scott 46-37 percent among these Independents.
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Jones then put the girl in a full nelson, squeezing his arms around her armpits from behind forcing her arms into the air, the video showed.
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After Fleck set the boy down on his feet, the kid took down Fleck and used a half nelson to flip Fleck, earn back points and then pin him.
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Nelsons’s approach with the series is not only generous but holistic.
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Nelson allowed eight runs in 12 innings last year against San Diego.
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Origin and Etymology of nelson
probably from the name Nelson
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