Robbins
Americannoun
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Frederick C(hapman), 1916–2003, U.S. physician: Nobel Prize 1954.
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Jerome, 1918–1998, U.S. dancer and choreographer.
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According to the documents, Robbins “seemed terrified for his own safety regarding the circumstances.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Meanwhile, Robbins is worried that the administration’s investigation into semiconductors may result in duties on that sector, which would push up her costs further.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
“We believe Cisco is uniquely positioned to deliver the trusted infrastructure needed to securely and confidently power the AI-era,” CEO Chuck Robbins said in the earnings release.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
Samira finds a true community among the other neighborhood oddballs, which is true to Palmer’s experience of growing up in Robbins, Ill., outside of Chicago.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026
Janie could see Jody watching her out of the corner of his eye while he joked roughly with Mrs. Robbins.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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