Robbins
Americannoun
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Frederick C(hapman), 1916–2003, U.S. physician: Nobel Prize 1954.
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Jerome, 1918–1998, U.S. dancer and choreographer.
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CEO Chuck Robbins told analysts Cisco’s technology is “more relevant than ever,” and a trimmer workforce frees resources for optics, silicon, and AI.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
“While we are reducing roles in some areas, we are making clear, strategic investments — particularly in silicon, optics, security and in our employees’ use of AI across the company,” Robbins said.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Returning from injury, Gilbert Bolden III reassumed the role of Prince Ivan in the 1949 Balanchine and Jerome Robbins staging of Stravinsky’s “Firebird,” revealing a vivid presence colored by warm wit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
“Our technology is more relevant than ever in the AI era. As a result, we saw record high demand in Q3,” Chief Executive Officer Chuck Robbins said on the earnings call.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“I god, Mrs. Robbins, whut make you come heah and worry me when you see Ah’m readin’ mah newspaper?”
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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