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

Jake Guentzel scored twice, Dmitry Orlov also scored and Sebastian Aho had three assists for the Hurricanes.

From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2024

Mr. Orlov has maintained his innocence and denounced the charges as bogus.

From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2024

“The rest of the pelts must stay here,” he said, facing Captain Orlov, “until the chests are brought.”

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

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