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Laban

American  
[ley-buhn] / ˈleɪ bən /

noun

  1. (in the Bible) the father of Leah and Rachel and the father-in-law of Jacob.


Laban British  
/ ˈleɪbən /

noun

  1. Old Testament the father-in-law of Jacob, father of Leah and Rachel (Genesis 29:16)

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Laban says it reminds him of the “good cop, bad cop” strategy, in which police officers ask a suspect different version of the same question.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 19, 2024

It comes after Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance said it had to cancel a show and reschedule open days in July.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2023

Her leg was nothing but bones with hanging flesh, said Laban, who along with local residents carried Winnie past flooded roads to the nearest paved one where vehicles could get her to medical care.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2022

After completing degrees at Ulster University and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Doherty worked with T.r.a.s.h., a punk-influenced performance group in the Netherlands.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2022

After a reconciliation and treaty had been effected between Jacob and Laban, the former went on his way “and the angels of God met him.”

From Theological Essays by Bradlaugh, Charles