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Libby

[lib-ee]

noun

  1. Willard Frank, 1908–80, U.S. chemist: Nobel Prize 1960.

  2. a female given name, form of Elizabeth.



Libby

/ ˈlɪbɪ /

noun

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

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When I was 5 years old, I could never decide who I loved more: blond Laurie or brunet Libby.

Because of Libby and other e-book apps, people do not need to travel to libraries or bookstores.

The Long Beach Public Library system uses Libby, an audiobook and e-book service, for its online selection of books.

Speaking after the game Libby Stott, 21, from Wigan, said it was "disappointing" but it was good that Wales had made the tournament.

From BBC

"I've applied for factories, care work, hospital work - anything to just get a job to support me and my son," says 20-year-old mum Libby.

From BBC

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