Gabo

American

[gah-buh, -boh] / ˈgɑ bə, -boʊ /

noun

Naum Naum Pevsner, 1890–1977, U.S. sculptor, born in Russia (brother of Antoine Pevsner).

Gabo British

/ ˈɡɑːbəʊ, -bə /

noun

Naum (naʊm), original name Naum Neemia Pevsner . 1890–1977, US sculptor, born in Russia: a leading constructivist

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Particularly in countries that face challenges with the very issues of power-hungry figures Gabo sketched out close to half a century ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

Gabo lighthouse itself was built more than 160 years ago.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

He also operates two other Pho Gabo locations nearby.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2024

“One never expects to find this kind of thing even though one already knows who Gabo is … I will always think that Gabo does everything like magic,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2022

Through stress of weather we had frequently to make a dash for shelter, towing our one whale-boat, to one of the many tidal rivers on the coast between Sydney and Gabo Island.

From Rídan The Devil And Other Stories 1899 by Becke, Louis

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