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Jebb

American  
[jeb] / dʒɛb /

noun

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


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"This all appears to be a good news story," said Susan Jebb, a public health nutrition scientist at Oxford university and co-author of a new BMJ study.

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

It is more important than ever to know this important safety net for children is working, 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

As soon as Dr. Jebb asked him to take the pulpit, Jim called on Belle.

From The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country by Seton, Ernest Thompson