dobson
[dob-suh n]
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Origin of dobson
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; by shortening
Dobson
[dob-suh n]
- (Henry) Austin,1840–1921, English poet, biographer, and essayist.
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Contemporary Examples
A few months later, Dobson endorsed their candidate for president, Howard Phillips.
He freely admitted to a Wall Street Journal reporter that the principal difference between him and Dobson is “a matter of tone.”
While USAID turned into a slush fund for Dobson, Powell remained the good soldier, loyal to White House orders.
Immediately, Dobson faxed a five-page letter to Reed accusing him of unholy motives.
Dobson was finally ready to complete his 180-degree reversal.
Historical Examples
So I go to see Dobson and find that he has just got the news that his son is dead.
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Dobson is very gravely in error in telling you anything at all about it.
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Diggle, Dobson, Mabel—they were all so cruel and rude to him.
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Effie would apply to young Dobson, and failing him, to old Dobson.
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“A pleasant voyage to you, Captain Dobson,” said the lieutenant.
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