Robert
Americannoun
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Henry Martyn 1837–1923, U.S. engineer and authority on parliamentary procedure: author of Robert's Rules of Order (1876, revised 1915).
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a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “glory” and “bright.”
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Back in 1988, after a D.C. journalist obtained and published a list of movies rented by Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork, a scandalized Congress passed the Video Privacy Protection Act.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
Silver is also more subject to investor sentiment than gold, said Robert Minter, director of ETF investment strategy at Aberdeen Investments.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026
As a student, Hopper benefited from the teaching of Robert Henri, a painter who emphasized the artist’s need to separate himself from family, country, race and ideology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
“It started with this idea of, how can you continue to address the issues and add an element that surprises the audience,” Robert said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Shut up!” said Robert, glaring at the other boys, who all quickly quieted down.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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