Preble
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Preble noted the administration has also bypassed Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
A US citizen born in Illinois, Pretti grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he played football, baseball and ran track for Preble High School.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026
Despite steering the secrets back to their proper place, DeLisio was reprimanded by school officials for calling the authorities before reaching the Preble family or them.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023
Peter Lesaca, skipper of the USS Preble, a San Diego-based guided-missile destroyer, lost his job on June 15 after the head of Destroyer Squadron 23 lost confidence in his ability to command.
From Washington Times • Jul. 11, 2022
Commodore Preble now sailed to Sicily, and cast anchor in the harbor of Syracuse.
From Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools by Blaisdell, Albert F.
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