Culbertson

American

[kuhl-bert-suhn] / ˈkʌl bərt sən /

noun

Ely 1893–1955, U.S. authority on contract bridge.

Culbertson British

/ ˈkʌlbətsən /

noun

Ely (ˈiːlaɪ). 1891–1955, US authority on contract bridge

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Over the weekend, the boardwalk was unusually quiet, except for a few daring surfers who ignored health warnings and rode waves near the jetty, said Venice resident Scott Culbertson.

From Los Angeles Times

Penelope Culbertson, a Portland resident and Brooklyn’s customer of 27 years, said Brooklyn’s is the epitome of a community pharmacy.

From Seattle Times

“She had a rodent infestation,” explained Scott Culbertson, executive director of the Friends of Ballona Wetlands.

From Los Angeles Times

Scott Culbertson runs the Friends of the Ballona Wetlands - the last coastal wetland in the city.

From BBC

“I was pretty disgusted by the behavior,” Culbertson recounted.

From Los Angeles Times

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