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Brooke

American  
[brook] / brʊk /

noun

  1. Sir James, 1803–68, British soldier and adventurer: rajah of Sarawak.

  2. Rupert, 1887–1915, English poet.


Brooke British  
/ brʊk /

noun

  1. Alan Francis See Alanbrooke

  2. Sir James . 1803–68, British soldier; first rajah of Sarawak (1841–63)

  3. Rupert ( Chawner ). 1887–1915, British lyric poet, noted for his idealistic war poetry, which made him a national hero

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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