Brooks
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Gwendolyn, 1917–2000, U.S. poet and novelist.
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Phillips, 1835–93, U.S. Protestant Episcopal bishop and pulpit orator.
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Van Wyck 1886–1963, U.S. author and critic.
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a male given name.
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Geraldine . born 1955, Australian writer. Her novels include March (2005), which won the Pulitzer prize
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Mel , real name Melvyn Kaminsky . born 1926, US comedy writer, actor, and film director. His films include The Producers (1968), Blazing Saddles (1974), High Anxiety (1977), and Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1996)
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( Troyal ) Garth. born 1962, US country singer and songwriter; his bestselling records include Ropin' the Wind (1991) and Scarecrow (2001)
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"In the past it was just a field that was mown, whereas now we've got this beautiful landscape with all the seeded grasses," Brooks said.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Volunteers Nikki Brooks and Lynne Taylor were involved in the planting of the site, which includes species like yellow rattle, hawkbit, clover, and ox-eye daisies.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“This is not about Texas Tech. It’s about protecting our own locker room,” Brooks said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The book invokes James Carville and David Brooks as prominent talking heads, which is about 20 years out of date.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The mailman who came to the door: Mornin, Mrs. Brooks.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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