Chubb

British

/ tʃʌb /

noun

a type of patent lock containing a device that sets the bolt immovably if the lock is picked

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Couple Charlotte Chubb, 47, and Justine Drury, 53, from West Bridgford in Nottinghamshire, decided to adopt the dog to give their two other pets some extra company.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Chubb said Tiger had to be carried on walks initially as she had never been on grass.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Buffalo Bills: Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A&M — SEC Defensive Player of the Year should be a nice complement to newly-acquired Bradley Chubb off the edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Chubb “will act as the lead underwriter issuing policies for eligible vessels.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I recited a verse from the Chubb Rock song as it blared out of the car’s speakers.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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