Deborah

[deb-er-uh, deb-ruh]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a prophetess and judge of ancient Israel.

2. Also Debora. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “bee.”

Deborah

/ ˈdɛbərə, -brə /

noun

1. a prophetess and judge of Israel who fought the Canaanites (Judges 4, 5)

2. Rebecca's nurse (Genesis 35:8)

Example Sentences

Following the report to police, the Conservative leader of the opposition on the county council, Deborah Taylor, wrote to Harrison urging him to suspend Boam.

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In 2022, student Deborah Samuel was beaten and burned alive in Sokoto state after being accused of making blasphemous comments.

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"We have to celebrate the fact Scotland have qualified for the quarter-final of the World Cup for the first time since 2002," former Scotland forward Deborah McCormack told BBC Sport.

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Small firms, in particular, will feel the strain from the costly audits needed to clear US customs, making it tough for sellers to keep prices stable, said trade expert Deborah Elms.

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Their leader Deborah Taylor said it was "no surprise" to her Boam "has been shown the door after just three months".

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