Libby

American

[lib-ee] / ˈlɪb i /

noun

Willard Frank, 1908–80, U.S. chemist: Nobel Prize 1960.
a female given name, form of Elizabeth.

Libby British

/ ˈlɪbɪ /

noun

Willard Frank. 1908–80, US chemist, who devised the technique of radiocarbon dating: Nobel prize for chemistry 1960

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Libby Lenkinski was walking toward Union Square in New York City last week on the evening of Oct.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

County Library card, which she often uses to read e-books on the Libby app.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Libby is now considering a creative degree after Your Future Story arranged for her to go on a trip to Falmouth, a 1 hour 40 minute drive away.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

“Hard socializing is over. Gen Z wants soft socializing: quieter, cheaper, sober-optional and good for their health,” said Libby Rodney, chief strategy officer and futurist at the Harris Poll.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

Sides are, according to Libby, selections given to actors at an audition so they don’t have to read the whole script.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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