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Culbertson

American  
[kuhl-bert-suhn] / ˈkʌl bərt sən /

noun

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


Culbertson British  
/ ˈkʌlbətsən /

noun

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

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Reconstruction is likely to be a slow, painstaking process, one that Shelly Culbertson calls "incremental urbanism".

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

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 • Jun. 6, 2024

Stephen Gilbert, a nature lover like Culbertson who was thrilled to learn his RV was parked next to one of the best birdwatching spots in all of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2023

“We’re going to get the marsh reopened for students and families and nature lovers and birdwatchers so that they can come back and enjoy the place again,” Culbertson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Both Forrest and Priest knew the distance to the ford on the Republican, and could figure to an hour, by different saddle gaits, the necessary time to cover the distance, even to Culbertson.

From Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings by Adams, Andy