Cobb
Americannoun
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Howell 1815–68, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1849–51.
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Irvin S(hrewsbury), 1876–1944, U.S. humorist and writer.
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Ty(rus Raymond) the Georgia Peach, 1886–1961, U.S. baseball player.
Example Sentences
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And I remember my mentor, who saw the original 1949 production, holding up Lee J. Cobb as the greatest ever Willy Loman.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Former Trojan linebacker Mason Cobb, who was on the team in 2024, also participated.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Activist investor Starboard Value sent a letter to incoming CEO Keith Barr nominating William Cobb and Jeffrey Smith to the company’s board.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
The opportunity has given Democrats in the region, like Cobb County Democrats volunteer Parin Chheda, a much-needed boost of optimism.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
We wait the rest of the period for Dr. Cobb, but it turns out he doesn’t have time for us.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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