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Robey

British

/ ˈrəʊbɪ /

noun

Sir George , original name George Edward Wade , known as the prime minister of mirth . 1869–1954, British music-hall comedian, who also appeared in films

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In 2021, Osborne joined Robey Warshaw, a London-based advisory firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

The Telegraph's Tim Robey was more positive about the "exhilarating, romping sequel with songs that put Wicked to shame".

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024

Malachi Robey breaks loose for first down with 1:48 left.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2024

A stamp collector himself, Robey and a friend kept an eye out for just such an invert, he later recalled.

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023

I mentioned the case of Robey Leibbrandt, who set up an underground organization during the Second World War to oppose South Africa’s support for the Allies; he was sentenced to life imprisonment but soon pardoned.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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