Cobb
Americannoun
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Howell 1815–68, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1849–51.
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Irvin S(hrewsbury), 1876–1944, U.S. humorist and writer.
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Ty(rus Raymond) the Georgia Peach, 1886–1961, U.S. baseball player.
Example Sentences
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The child’s mother, Jamaria Cobb, and her boyfriend, Armand Bright, were inside the home when the shooting happened.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
The lead judgment, external was given by Lord Justice Cobb, who is now president of the Family Division.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
William Cobb and Todd Weaver, Freeport’s vice president and senior counsel, respectively, emailed the EPA in March 2025 to request a reprieve from the Clean Air Act.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
Starboard has a roughly $350 million stake in CarMax and nominated both Cobb and Starboard CEO and Chief Investment Officer Jeffrey Smith to the board.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Finally, without explanation, Sergeant Cobb waved Herold across the bridge.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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