Boris
Americannoun
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He then answered "yes" when asked if he had heard of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the withdrawal of 5,000 American troops from Germany had been expected and that Europe needed to do more to ensure its own security.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
The company has added new directors, Republican fundraiser Meredith O’Rourke and attorney Boris Epshteyn.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Bedrock Robotics Chief Executive Boris Sofman visited the site last year, looking for land to test the company’s autonomous construction machinery, including excavators to dig ditches without human control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
William Lombardy, disagreed, however: “Yes, Fischer betrayed chess and everybody. But he’s still magic, and can do a lot for the game. Bobby and Boris are finally cashing in. I don’t begrudge them that.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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