Appleby
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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They think the trail from Appleby to Harvard involves the Lowthers, a land-owning family who gave the Magna Carta to Thomas Clarkson, a leading abolitionist of the 1780s.
From BBC • May 15, 2025
The professors, who spent a year researching Harvard's document, believe it is from the town of Appleby, Cumbria.
From BBC • May 15, 2025
Consult is one of a planned set of government AI-powered tools that have collectively been dubbed "Humphrey" after the wily senior civil servant, Sir Humphrey Appleby, from the classic 1980s sitcom Yes, Minister.
From BBC • May 13, 2025
In the last 28 days, MrBeast content — which includes challenges and stunt videos — received 3.6 billion views on YouTube, Appleby said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025
“I hope you do get away with it,” Appleby whispered with conviction.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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