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Jebb

American  
[jeb] / dʒɛb /

noun

  1. Sir Richard Claverhouse 1841–1905, Scottish scholar of classical Greek.


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"One would expect that these treatments need to be continued for life, just in the same way as blood pressure medication," Jebb said.

From Barron's Jan. 7, 2026

Matthew Jebb, who directs the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland and signed the petition, calls the plan “an astonishingly foolish thing to do.”

From Science Magazine Oct. 10, 2023

"I am worried that the cost-of-living crisis risks turning into a public health crisis," Prof Jebb said.

From BBC Nov. 28, 2022

Gen. Cindy Jebb, who recently retired as West Point’s dean of the academic board.

From Washington Times Aug. 11, 2021

The Dublin manuscript is the only entire one with which Dr. Jebb was acquainted.

From Cabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies Volume I by Anonymous

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