Forbes
Americannoun
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B(ertie) C(harles), 1880–1954, U.S. financial journalist, publisher, and financier.
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Esther, 1894?–1967, U.S. novelist.
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George William, 1869–1947, New Zealand statesman: prime minister 1930–35.
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Example Sentences
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Born in Kano, Dangote, 67, has a net worth of around $28bn, according to Forbes magazine.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
In her household, she pulls in an annual income Forbes estimates at $7.5 million.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
She joined the Journal in 2013 after stints at the Houston Chronicle, Argus, Forbes and the Houston Business Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Forbes could thrive in a rotational role, and Wallace provides depth at cornerback and safety.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
What I cared about was that finally Jane Forbes was standing still and facing me and talking to me.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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