Holbrook
Americannoun
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Stewart H(all), 1893–1964, U.S. historian and editor.
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a city on central Long Island, in SE New York.
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a city in E Massachusetts.
Example Sentences
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“The IRS shorted taxpayers of interest on their refunds, even though they met their filing deadlines,” said Jon Holbrook of tax law firm Ivins, Phillips & Barker, which is working on the case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Holbrook and other tax lawyers had eyed possible claims for years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Hilda, who was born when David Lloyd George was prime minister, now lives at Holbrook Hall Residential Home, near Belper, where she is one of the oldest residents.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025
Budenholzer — from Holbrook, Arizona — was coach of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 when they roared back from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Suns in the Finals.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024
She held out her hand to John Holbrook.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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