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Crabbe

American  
[krab] / kræb /

noun

  1. George, 1754–1832, English poet.


Crabbe British  
/ kræb /

noun

  1. George. 1754–1832, English narrative poet, noted for his depiction of impoverished rural life in The Village (1783) and The Borough (1810)

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David Crabbe, a former soldier who served for 30 years in Northern Ireland, said he welcomes any progress on the legacy process but called for fairness.

From BBC

When the play begins, Francis is employed as the bodyguard of gangster Roscoe Crabbe, who has mysteriously returned from the dead.

From Los Angeles Times

The charity hosted a number of speakers including expert Maree Crabbe at City College Plymouth on Wednesday.

From BBC

They’re emboldened by the salmon’s gains this year, said Neville Crabbe, spokesperson for the Atlantic Salmon Federation.

From Seattle Times

“It’s going to take a commitment from everybody in the world to reduce emissions, and try to negate the most severe implications of climate change,” Crabbe said.

From Seattle Times