Aubrey
Americannoun
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John, 1626–97, English antiquary.
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a first name: from Germanic words meaning “elf ” and “ruler.”
noun
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“That won’t provide significant cost relief,” said Aubrey Hilliard, president of the Carolinas division at fuel marketer Texican Natural Gas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
The Aubrey review also suggested patients were potentially treated by locum consultants who were not competent, and noted that Bhatti had repeatedly raised concerns about trust delays in obtaining vital diagnostic equipment.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Jimmy Lake replaced Aubrey Pleasant as defensive backs coach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The county health department in Provo, Utah, told Aubrey Johnson, 28 years old, that her newborn might have been exposed to measles at her pediatrician’s office around Thanksgiving, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Yesterday on the playground, Aubrey announced that she was the most popular girl in fourth grade, which might be true but shouldn’t be.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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