dobson

[ dob-suhn ]

/ ˈdɒb sən /

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Origin of dobson

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; by shortening

Words nearby dobson

dobra, Dobrich, Dobro, Dobruja, Dobrynin, dobson, dobsonfly, Dobsonian telescope, Dobu, Dobuan, doby

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Dobson

[ dob-suhn ]

/ ˈdɒb sən /

noun

(Henry) Austin, 1840–1921, English poet, biographer, and essayist.

How to use dobson in a sentence

“That’s what’s exposing people to the hosts and the carriers of these viruses,” said Dobson.
The lab leak hypothesis — true or not — should teach us a lesson|Umair Irfan|August 27, 2021|Vox
In one paper published in the journal Science in 2020, Dobson reported that when more than 25 percent of original forest cover is lost, it’s much more likely for humans and their livestock to come into contact with wildlife that may carry diseases.
The lab leak hypothesis — true or not — should teach us a lesson|Umair Irfan|August 27, 2021|Vox
“The biggest scientific problem of this century is understanding how natural ecosystems work,” Dobson said.
Where could the next coronavirus jump to humans? New research offers clues.|Benji Jones|May 31, 2021|Vox
People who live in hot spots, for example in southern China, “should put more pressure on politicians to address these mechanisms,” Dobson said.
Where could the next coronavirus jump to humans? New research offers clues.|Benji Jones|May 31, 2021|Vox

Dr. James Dobson (“Family Talk” radio show and ministry) 82.
After Hobby Lobby, These 82 Corporations Could Drop Birth Control Coverage|Abby Haglage|June 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Where is Focus on the Family founder James Dobson, who gave a full-throated defense of Gibson after that 2006 incident?
Still Defending Mel|Rebecca Dana|July 12, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Jerry Falwell died in 2007, and last month, Dr. James C. Dobson left Focus on the Family, which he had led since 1977.
The Religious Right's 10 Favorite Candidates|Samuel P. Jacobs|March 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST
A few months later, Dobson endorsed their candidate for president, Howard Phillips.
18 Outrageous Conservative Quotes|Max Blumenthal|September 10, 2009|DAILY BEAST
He freely admitted to a Wall Street Journal reporter that the principal difference between him and Dobson is “a matter of tone.”
Rick Warren's Double Life|Max Blumenthal|November 14, 2008|DAILY BEAST
"I'll take charge of this, Captain Dobson," he brusquely informed the red-faced numskull.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
Dobson, mouth agape, struck a little bell on the desk and the orderly stepped in from the outer room.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
He quarrelled with and fought a man named Dobson, who died in Greenwich Hospital some years since.
Yorkshire Oddities, Incidents and Strange Events|S. Baring-Gould
Some people, called Dobson, who lived only a few doors from the Morrises, had a fine bay mare and a little colt called Sam.
Beautiful Joe|Marshall Saunders
The first time I saw her was at Rufa's wedding; and don't you remember the evening we spent at Mrs. Dobson's?
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3)|George Eliot