Newcombe

/ (ˈnjuːkəm) /


noun
  1. John (David). born 1944, Australian tennis player; winner of seven Grand Slam singles titles (1967–75), including three at Wimbledon (1967, 1970, 1971)

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How to use Newcombe in a sentence

  • From being a hunted fugitive Colonel Newcombe suddenly found himself a person of consequence.

  • Immediately the House took fire, and summoned Newcombe and Moranville to appear on the very next day.

  • Young Newcombe thought it was impossible to imagine, but he expressed himself discreetly.

    Kate Bonnet | Frank R. Stockton
  • He was intensely interested in Kate, and he did not desire to help Martin Newcombe to take an interest in her.

    Kate Bonnet | Frank R. Stockton
  • It was nearly an hour before Kate and Mr. Newcombe returned, and when they came back they did not look happy.

    Kate Bonnet | Frank R. Stockton