Epstein

American

[ep-stahyn] / ˈɛp staɪn /

noun

Sir Jacob, 1880–1959, English sculptor, born in the U.S.

Epstein British

/ ˈɛpstaɪn /

noun

Sir Jacob. 1880–1959, British sculptor, born in the US of Russo-Polish parents

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Example Sentences

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He wants to distract attention from the Epstein files.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lord Mandelson was sacked as the UK's ambassador to the US last September, following new revelations about the extent of his friendship with Epstein.

From BBC

The prime minister has maintained he did not know "the extent and depth" of Lord Mandelson's relationship with Epstein when he appointed him.

From BBC

Epstein’s disregard for grammar and spelling was on another level.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lord Mandelson was appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the United States in December 2024, but was sacked last September, following revelations about his close friendship with the late disgraced financier, Jeffrey Epstein.

From BBC

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