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Roberta

American  
[ruh-bur-tuh] / rəˈbɜr tə /

noun

  1. a female given name: derived from Robert.


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Researchers from the laboratory of Roberta Gualdani at the University of Louvain in Brussels identified an unexpected role for a molecule known as TRPV4 in itch triggered by mechanical stimulation, such as scratching.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Leo is someone that “Europeans of all faiths—and none—listen to, appreciate and respect,” said Roberta Metsola, head of the European Union’s legislature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

A flurry of guests, including Raphael Saadiq and Bilal, joined her to revisit other D’Angelo hits, and then another crop of powerhouse vocalists—Chaka Khan, John Legend, Lalah Hathaway—hit the stage to sing Roberta Flack classics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The annual In Memoriam segment paid tribute to artists like Roberta Flack, D’Angelo and Ozzy Osbourne.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

It was only three blocks away, so Roberta left her car and walked over.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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