Orlov

British

/ ˈɔːlɒf /

noun

Count Grigori Grigorievich . 1734–83, Russian soldier and a lover of Catherine II. He led (with his brother, Count Aleksey Grigorievich Orlov , 1737–1808) the coup that brought Catherine to power

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Former hockey player Yuriy Orlov and his 24-year-old girlfriend Maryna Homeniuk, an English teacher, were among the victims.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

Bello’s game attracted attention, and eventually it reached Rita Orlov, whose Bay Area company, PostCurious, would go on to publish the title.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024

The Rangers got a power play when Orlov was called for roughing at 3:47 of the second period.

From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024

Oleg Orlov looked calm as he sat waiting for the judge to deliver the verdict.

From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2024

Captain Orlov had not paid my father for the otter he had killed.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell

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