Herbert

American  

[hur-bert] / ˈhɜr bərt /

noun

1. Frank, 1920–86, U.S. science-fiction writer.

2. George, 1593–1633, English clergyman and poet.

3. Victor, 1859–1924, U.S. composer and orchestra conductor, born in Ireland.

4. a male given name: from Old English words meaning “army” and “bright.”

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Herbert British  

/ ˈhɜːbət /

noun

1. Edward, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury. 1583–1648, English philosopher and poet, noted for his deistic views

2. his brother, George . 1593–1633, English Metaphysical poet. His chief work is The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations (1633)

3. Zbigniew ( ^ə zˈbɪɡnɪəf), 1924–98, Polish poet and dramatist, noted esp for his dramatic monologues

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It is well-positioned for an environment that prioritizes more technology on the battlefield because every platform will have to have more computing power, according to Herbert.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Mellon served through Harding’s administration, then continued in the post under Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover, making Mellon the only person to lead the Treasury during three different administrations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Stafford is tied with the Chargers’ Justin Herbert for second-most interceptions in the NFL, trailing only the New England Patriots’ Drake Maye, who has seven.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

“Just can’t turn the ball over,” said Herbert, his answers shorter than audibles at the line of scrimmage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

“And you have all to-morrow, Tuesday, to rest in,” said Herbert.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

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