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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In 1678, Parliament impeached the Earl of Danby for writing the letter that made the offer.
From Slate • Oct. 23, 2019
Danby, which makes annual revenue of about $400 million, estimates the cost of revamping its product line at around $4 million.
From Reuters • Jul. 24, 2019
There were three women in his life — the widow Sarah Danby, with whom he had two daughters; her niece Hannah Danby; and the widow Sophia Booth — though he never married.
From Washington Post • Aug. 21, 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
Major Danby pressed forward avidly with a look of vulturous well-meaning.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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