Browne

[ broun ]

/ braʊn /

noun

Charles Far·rer

[far-er] /ˈfær ər/, Artemus Ward,1834–67, U.S. humorist.

Sir Thomas,1605–82, English physician and author.

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Example sentences from the Web for browne

In Europe, more energy sources would prevent such a harmful reliance on Russia, which is one reason Browne is pro-fracking.
BP, Putin, and the Power of Oil|Tim Teeman|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Browne was going to leave his job a year after he resigned anyway, but how did he cope leaving in the way he did?
BP, Putin, and the Power of Oil|Tim Teeman|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 1966 Browne joined BP as an apprentice; his postings with them bought him to the US.
BP, Putin, and the Power of Oil|Tim Teeman|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Browne admits the book is a testament to his inner science geek.
BP, Putin, and the Power of Oil|Tim Teeman|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Browne was known as a “green” CEO, looking to fund sustainable new energy sources and to curb environmental damage.
BP, Putin, and the Power of Oil|Tim Teeman|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But Mr. Browne had no intention of allowing her to do so if he could help it.
Coniston, Complete|Winston Churchill
For had not Browne rigged up a shower, consisting of the Standard five-gallon tin?
The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon From Ifugao to Kalinga|Cornelis De Witt Willcox
Kent also says that the unknown sent for the English consul, Mr. Browne, 'to assist his delivery out of the castle.
The Valet's Tragedy and Other Stories|Andrew Lang
Browne was evidently a man of very wide literary sympathy, which saved him from falling into the mere groove of the Fletchers.
A History of English Literature|George Saintsbury
The value of Dickens' works is perennial, and Browne's illustrations represent the art fashion of a time only.
Life of Charles Dickens|Frank Marzials

British Dictionary definitions for browne

Browne

/ (braʊn) /

noun

Coral (Edith). 1913–91, Australian actress: married to Vincent Price

Hablot Knight .See Phiz

Sir Thomas . 1605–82, English physician and author, noted for his magniloquent prose style. His works include Religio Medici (1642) and Hydriotaphia or Urn Burial (1658)

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