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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Brooke Shields would not consider herself an armchair detective by any means.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green withstood Bell's spell in helpful bowling conditions to add 57 for the fourth wicket, as the former finished unbeaten on 42 with support from Izzy Gaze's 22 not out.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
When asked for comment, the Department of Agriculture pointed Salon to a recent op-ed from Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
You may have to do some sleuthing, notes Brooke Nickel, a senior research fellow at the University of Sydney School of Public Health.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Mr. Brooke made no comment as she returned the book to Meg, who said innocently, “I thought it was poetry.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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