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Groves

American

[grohvz] / groʊvz /

noun

Leslie Richard, 1896–1970, U.S. general.
a city in SE Texas.

Groves British

/ ɡrəʊvz /

noun

Sir Charles. 1915–92, English orchestral conductor

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Mr. Wellerstein presents his story in clear, direct prose, incorporating the words of Truman, Secretary of War Henry Stimson, Manhattan Project commander Gen. Leslie Groves and others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Martin Groves, landlord of the Hot Blossom pub in Farnham, said the budget "could have been a lot worse".

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Vingegaard kicked for home on the final lap to win the Saitama Criterium ahead of Italy's Jonathan Milan and Australian Kaden Groves.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Now, Groves faces additional charges for his role in the escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

Forty-six-year-old Leslie Groves was an engineer by training.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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