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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Or there are fights about Iran, or the Epstein files—that’s been driving a lot of it.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

He was also stripped by the King of his right to be a prince and his dukedom late last year over his links to Epstein.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

It was a phrase Epstein had used before.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He said he met Epstein three times and wanted no relationship with him after a tour of his house in 2005.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

There are a few other quotes, including one from Tara Epstein, the friend with whom Megan was supposed to stay on the night she disappeared.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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