Forbes
B(ertie) C(harles), 1880–1954, U.S. financial journalist, publisher, and financier.
Esther, 1894?–1967, U.S. novelist.
George William, 1869–1947, New Zealand statesman: prime minister 1930–35.
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How to use Forbes in a sentence
Today, Forbes announced that Justin Bieber is the highest earning young entertainer under 30.
Justin Bieber Isn’t Even 21, Yet Makes More Money Than Meryl Streep | Amy Zimmerman | November 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThen, in 1985, du Pont turned his attention (and Forbes-estimated $200 million fortune) to wrestling.
The Forbes has already taken her on a ride in his private jet.
At 5:00 a.m. the clubs get going properly; the Forbes stumble down from their loggias, grinning and swaying tipsily.
And then you realize how equal the Forbes and the girls really are.
James Forbes, in his "Oriental Memoirs," relates a striking instance of this kind.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles MorrisDavie boy, I wish you would get up early to-morrow morning,” said Mrs. Forbes; “I want your help in sending out some valentines.
(who maintains they were implicitly observed); Throkmorton, in Forbes, State Papers, ii.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots | Henry BairdSmith was consequently arrested, and tried before the late Sir Francis Forbes.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantSimple bamboo arches crossing the road greeted us everywhere, Mr. Forbes punctiliously raising his hat under every one.
The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon From Ifugao to Kalinga | Cornelis De Witt Willcox
British Dictionary definitions for Forbes
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George William . 1869–1947, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1930–35)
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