Forbes

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Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

B(ertie) C(harles), 1880–1954, U.S. financial journalist, publisher, and financier.
Esther, 1894?–1967, U.S. novelist.
George William, 1869–1947, New Zealand statesman: prime minister 1930–35.

Forbes

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ForbesGeorge William18691947MNew ZealandPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister George William . 1869–1947, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1930–35)

Today, Forbes announced that Justin Bieber is the highest earning young entertainer under 30.

Then, in 1985, du Pont turned his attention (and Forbes-estimated $200 million fortune) to wrestling.

The Forbes has already taken her on a ride in his private jet.

At 5:00 a.m. the clubs get going properly; the Forbes stumble down from their loggias, grinning and swaying tipsily.

And then you realize how equal the Forbes and the girls really are.

James Forbes, in his "Oriental Memoirs," relates a striking instance of this kind.

Davie boy, I wish you would get up early to-morrow morning,” said Mrs. Forbes; “I want your help in sending out some valentines.

(who maintains they were implicitly observed); Throkmorton, in Forbes, State Papers, ii.

Smith was consequently arrested, and tried before the late Sir Francis Forbes.

Simple bamboo arches crossing the road greeted us everywhere, Mr. Forbes punctiliously raising his hat under every one.

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