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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Kaye, who previously lived in Holbrook, near Ipswich, said there was a "friendly atmosphere", and duetting with Sheeran felt "natural" thanks to his down to earth personality.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Chris Suckling runs Woodlands Farm in Holbrook, Suffolk, and said his costs this year had risen to £40,800 from fuel and fertiliser alone.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Holbrook and other tax lawyers had eyed possible claims for years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
We were passing through Holbrook, Ariz., and the sunrise was beautiful enough to be in a watercolor painting.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024
With a flash of pleasure she saw John Holbrook approaching, but her impulsive greeting froze as she saw that Reverend Bulkeley had the young man firmly by the elbow.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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