Danby
Britishnoun
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Also: 1st Duke of Leeds. 1st Earl of , title of Thomas Osborne . 1631–1712, English politician; Lord Treasurer (1673–78): regarded as the founder of the Tory party
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Francis . 1793–1861, Irish painter of romantic landscapes and historical subjects
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The CEO of Danby Appliances, a Canadian company that sells over half of its products in the U.S., got 85% of its goods from Chinese factories five years ago.
From Reuters ● Oct. 23, 2023
Then when Danby Swanson rocked a two-run homer to left-center and Gore walked Bellinger on eight pitches, the bullpen door swung open and Thompson jogged in.
From Washington Post ● May 1, 2023
In 1678, the Earl of Danby was impeached for assisting King Charles in negotiations with France for British neutrality in the Franco-Dutch War.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2018
A lineup that was downright embarrassing at the beginning of last season suddenly looks a whole lot more imposing, bolstered by slugger Matt Kemp, top prospect Danby Swanson and, now, three-time All-Star Brandon Phillips.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 23, 2017
With their heads down disconsolately, the chaplain, Major Major and Major Danby moved toward their jeeps in an ostracized group, each holding himself friendlessly several feet away from the other two.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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