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Bert

American  
[burt] / bɜrt /

noun

  1. a first name, form of Albert, Bertram, Herbert, Hubert, etc.


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"This is a striking example of how light can be used not only to observe the microscopic world, but also to actively shape it," adds Bert Hecht.

From Science Daily Aug. 18, 2026

There was a lot of criticism from Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

“Industrial production in the eurozone continues to trudge along at a sluggish pace without clear direction,” said Bert Colijn, senior economist at ING.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Her debut album included “Nobody,” composed in 1905 by vaudeville comedian Bert Williams.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

A small boy stood at the Victrola turning its handle and smiling at the sound of Bert Williams’ “Save a Little Dram for Me.”

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison

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