Brooke
Americannoun
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Sir James, 1803–68, British soldier and adventurer: rajah of Sarawak.
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Rupert, 1887–1915, English poet.
noun
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Alan Francis See Alanbrooke
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Sir James . 1803–68, British soldier; first rajah of Sarawak (1841–63)
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Rupert ( Chawner ). 1887–1915, British lyric poet, noted for his idealistic war poetry, which made him a national hero
Example Sentences
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Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins projected the new volumes will create a $3 billion to $4 billion increase in net farm income.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
She was transported to Brooke Army Medical Center, where she died the next day.
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026
Josephson’s wife, singer Brooke Josephson, announced on her Instagram story on Saturday that she was separating from her husband.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
Canada's Brooke Henderson shot 66 to stand fifth on 209.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
“Time for lunch,” said Mr. Brooke, looking at his watch.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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