corbie
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of corbie
1150–1200; Middle English corbin < Old French < Latin corvīnus corvine
Example Sentences
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Dr. Giselle Corbie, an expert on health equity research at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine who was not involved in the current study, described the results as a worrisome reflection of failures throughout the American health system.
From New York Times
Family members identified the victims to the Minneapolis Star Tribune as D’Zondria Wallace, who had moved to St. Paul just six months ago in search of a new life, her 14-year-old daughter La’Porsha and her 11-year-old son Ja’Corbie.
From Washington Times
"Corbie" is aiming for reptile redemption and - using his system of munching flowers left on the flags of the competing countries - he has backed England to defeat Sweden and make it through to the semi-finals.
From BBC
Corbie the tortoise started the tournament well and successfully predicted the result of every England group stage match in the World Cup.
From BBC
A Common Sense spokeswoman, Corbie Kiernan, told me, “We use the term ‘addiction’ colloquially, not diagnostically,” in response to parents’ concerns.
From New York Times
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