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
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England were again excellent in the field with stand-in captain Charlie Dean's direct hit from extra cover seeing off Brooke Halliday for 20.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Secretary Brooke Rollins said the agency had already deployed millions of sterile flies after the first Texas case was confirmed last week, and would continue with more releases in newly confirmed areas.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Earlier this week, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters that the agency was preparing for the inevitable finding of screwworm infections in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Brooke Halliday was caught at long-off for three and England were in complete control at the end of the six-over powerplay with their opponents 29-4.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“Did the German song suit, Miss March?” inquired Mr. Brooke, breaking an awkward pause.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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