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Cosby

American  
[kawz-bee, koz‑] / ˈkɔz bi, ˈkɒz‑ /

noun

  1. William Henry Bill, born 1937, U.S. comedian and actor.


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Cosby and his wife—who were represented by an LLC—were given until Dec. 12, 2024, to repay the money owed.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

According to the lender, Cosby defaulted on two loans secured by the property: a $12.25 million loan in 2010 and a $5.25 million loan in 2014.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Some will argue that “Michael” is tantamount to a feature that paints Bill Cosby as America’s beloved dad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Apart from a few cameos and crossovers — “the S.A. Cosby Shared Universe,” he jokes — Cosby writes stand-alone novels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The street below was poorly lit, bordered not by leafy trees but by closely parked cars, nothing like the pretty street on The Cosby Show.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie