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Jack Robinson

British  

noun

  1. extremely quickly or suddenly

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In February 2024, Sheffield United team-mates Jack Robinson and Vinicius Souza had to be separated as tempers flared during their 1-0 defeat at Wolves.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Own-goals from Jack Robinson and Anis Ben Slimane at Bramall Lane gave Luton the points in the game between two teams battling to avoid relegation.

From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2023

Jack Robinson, 17, had tickets to see both movies with friends Saturday.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

The title of the book highlights the chasm between the real-life Jack Robinson and the Jackie Robinson narrative often celebrated in schools.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2022

They had all its leaves stripped off, and some of its branches torn off too, before you could say Jack Robinson.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis